PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:24 PM  Looking for a few Sons of the Forest tips and tricks? The sequel to 2014 survival-horror game The Forest is full of danger and mystery, and it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to staying alive on Site 2. Fortunately, we've been through the process many times, and can share from our experience exactly what to do and prioritise to survive your first days, win your first fights, and set yourself up best for further progress. As a note, this is a guide for Sons of the Forest players looking for survival and progression tips without too many outright spoilers. However, if you want to know more specific things like the Sons of the Forest keycard locations or how to get Sons of the Forest weapons, check out those guides for detailed information. Continue reading Sons of the Forest tips – a beginners' guide to survive MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:14 PM  Sons of the Forest building can be a bit tricky, especially for players not familiar with the base-building and survival genres. The building in this game works differently than it did in its predecessor, The Forest, and there's nuance to it. We've been through many cycles of building bases and protecting them from hungry cannibals, so whether you're a seasoned survival game enthusiast or are new to the genre, we can explain those nuances to you and provide a thorough breakdown of how Sons of the Forest building works. Note that building in Sons of the Forest has two modes. One , which we'll call 'classic mode,' is similar to construction in The Forest. In this mode, you'll made 'ghost' structures that serve as pre-built templates, allowing you then to drop in the materials needed to complete the build. The other mode, which we'll call 'free build,' is more flexible, enabling players to develop custom bases and fortifications. Both have utility, so you'll want to experiment with both for different needs. You can open your build guide with a keypress, which is set to 'B' unless you've changed it. It will default to the more flexible mode, which is more of a reference to show you how, exactly, to build what you want to build. As you begin to build, the game will offer a number of visual guidelines as you begin your construction. You can then switch to classic mode with a keypress, which defaults to 'X.' This will give you a number of options, which we discuss below. Continue reading Sons of the Forest building guide – how to build your base MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:30 PM  Do you also feel guilty each time Sage yells, "Must I do everything?" in Valorant? Technically, it's not her job to break into the enemy lines and draw first blood in the FPS game, but she doesn't have an option. Valorant's 'middle-seat mommy' is a jack of all trades; Riot gave us a tender-hearted healer, and we whipped up an aggressive battle Sage out of it. Continue reading The Valorant character roster needs another Sage MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:19 PM  If you're looking for the best Sims 4 mods, you've come to the right place. The Sims became a must-have simulation game on the PC when it was first released in 2000, and over 20 years later the series is still going strong with a new Sims game on the horizon. You just need to look at the game's strong library of user-generated content to see where all this success coming from. The Sims 4 mods scene is thriving, with plenty of weird and wonderful additions to one of the best PC games for living your alternate virtual life. If you just want more choice in terms of customisation options before the Sims 5 release date, there are loads of Sims 4 CC packs and expansion packs available, while the mods below completely overhaul gameplay mechanics. We've compiled a list of just some of the best Sims 4 mods accompanied with links to all the download pages. Be sure to read the install instructions for each mod. Continue reading The best Sims 4 mods 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 free |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:21 PM  The Sons of the Forest katana is one of the hardest weapons to find, and not just because of the dangers you face along the way – as we discovered, it's also in a pretty remote location. While most early-game items are located in the north-west of the island, the katana couldn't be further away, so make sure you're equipped for a long trek if you want this special weapon. Good news is, we found the katana, and we're about to show you exactly where and how to get it. The katana is a fan-favourite weapon in The Forest, the Sons of the Forest predecessor, and looks to be just as iconic in the sequel. Among the Sons of the Forest weapons that deal the most damage, the only downside of the katana is that it doesn't block incoming attacks, but if you're quick and wily it can be one of the most unstoppable tools in your arsenal. Before you head out to collect the Sons of the Forest katana, stock up on food, make sure you know how to get water in the survival game, and be sure to find the Sons of the Forest keycards - you've got a long journey ahead, and you don't want to have to turn back. Continue reading Sons of the Forest katana location and how to get it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:13 PM  With the best Minecraft shaders, you can instantly level up the look of your Minecraft world - even without a fancy schmancy RTX graphics card. But with so many downloadable mods for the sandbox game, if you're unsure, let's start with what Minecraft shaders even are. One of the best PC games of all time and the ongoing king of sandbox games, Minecraft has incredible replayability, keeping fans and newbies coming to the game time after time. While the vanilla game itself gets regular updates, with the Minecraft 1.20 release date coming soon, Minecraft mods, texture packs, resource packs, and shaders can completely reinvent the game, with the latter affecting its overall look. Mods can completely alter gameplay, and Minecraft texture packs and resource packs change the appearance of existing blocks and add new blocks respectively. Meanwhile, shader packs give you the same game, but just with fancier graphics and effects. Continue reading The best Minecraft shaders 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:05 PM  Upcoming Valheim update Hildir's Quest promises to bring plenty of handy new tools to the co-op Viking survival game, and the game's lead developer shares a clip of one very welcome addition that's set to make sorting out all your lovely loot much faster in the future. Continue reading Valheim update will make sorting your loot easier than ever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:19 PM  Looking for the best Sims 4 expansion packs? The Sims 4 has graced our monitors since 2014 but it certainly hasn't stopped growing its offering in the form of expansion packs. Though The Sims 5 might be on the horizon, its predecessor isn't losing its shine, and is still receiving regular new expansion packs. If you're eagerly awaiting for more news of that Sims 5 release date, then these expansion packs should tide you over, but we've also put together a Sims 4 CC creators and packs guide for the best custom content from community creators, as well as a guide to how to install CC in The Sims 4. Still, there are plenty of expansion packs for the Sims 4 with the new Growing Together expansion arriving in March, and while it's all personal preference, our list of the best Sims 4 expansions packs will point you in the right direction to bring a whole new dimension to your game. Continue reading The best Sims 4 expansion packs 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 free |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:28 PM  Looking for the best Sims 4 CC packs? Since its release way back in 2014, the iconic life sim's community has been working tirelessly to produce a near-endless supply of custom content to complement the game. Creators have even gone as far as creating whole packs of content, akin to the official Stuff Packs released by EA. It can seem impossible to even know where to begin, so we've done the heavy lifting for you to find the best custom content you can download for one of the best free PC games right now. Most of the best Sims 4 CC packs featured here are Maxis Match CC, meaning it's been designed to fit the art style of The Sims 4 and should blend in seamlessly. We recommend reading our how to install Sims 4 CC guide before attempting to apply these custom packs to your game. Continue reading The best Sims 4 CC packs and creators MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 free |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:57 AM  If you need the Sons of the Forest ending explained, we don't blame you. Endnight's mutant-laden excursion is light on story details, and just reaching the ending can be a real head-scratcher in itself. What's more, the conclusion of your time on the island varies depending on the choices you make and can result in a good, bad, or perfect ending. In order to reach the Sons of the Forest ending, you'll need to have collected all the primary tools that Endnight's open-world game contains. If you've still got a few noticeable gaps in your inventory, check out our guides to locating the Sons of the Forest shovel, rebreather, and rope gun, all of which you'll need to see the Sons of the Forest ending in full. Needless to say, there are spoilers below. Continue reading Sons of the Forest ending explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:00 AM  As the discussion around Escape From Tarkov cheats and hackers rears its ugly head once more, the head of developer Battlestate Games makes an emphatic statement declaring the team's strong stance against hacks and reassuring players that the team is banning "several thousand cheaters a day." One of the most influential modern FPS games on PC, Tarkov's success has inspired a rise in other 'extraction shooters' such as Call of Duty Warzone 2's DMZ mode, but it's struggled with an excess of cheaters in recent wipes. Continue reading Escape From Tarkov cheats addressed emphatically by Battlestate head MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best battle royale games |
Twinfinite Sunday, February 26, 2023 12:31 PM Ant-Man 3 dealt an unfortunately giANT blow at the box office. |
Siliconera Sunday, February 26, 2023 5:00 PM
Throne is such a cool character in Octopath Traveler 2. She's fantastic at dealing damage, but while also being able to sneakily debuff enemies, buff allies, and also maybe attack or debuff when things happen in battle. Not to mention she's one of the best ways to quickly build up a large inventory of all sorts of items and make money, thanks to her ability to Steal from NPCs with her daytime Path Action. She's useful and great! How Do You Recruit Throne in Octopath Traveler 2Throne is in New Delsta. If you d idn't pick her as your starting character, then you'll need to head there to meet her. It's south of Flamechurch, where Temenos' story starts. How Does Throne Work in Octopath Traveler 2First, always make sure it is nighttime when Throne is in your party and you're just exploring the wilds. Her Blessing of Darkness talent is invaluable. It boosts everyone's stats briefly, increasing their attack power and speed. It's wonderful. She also has access to swords and daggers as her weapons, so you have two weakness options covered right away. As you'd expect from a thief, Throne is a swift attacker in Octopath Traveler that also involves buffs and debuffs. But honestly, some of the best abilities come just from learning four or six of her skills so you can get Incidental Attack and Ensnare as Support Skills. Here are her skills. Note that Aeber's Reckoning can only be learned after you possess the other seven skills.
So, make sure Throne gets HP Thief and Surprise Attack as soon as possible. Both help a lot! Then, I'd say Armor Corrosive and Shackle Foe. Her Support Skills are incredible, though. You want to get Incidental Attack by learning four as soon as possible, as then there's a 50% chance she'll also attack and deal damage whenever she uses a support skill. Then, you want to get six skills quickly, because Ensnare means there's a 50% chance she'll inflict a debuff to an enemy after they deal physical damage to her. Fleetfoot, her "unlock five skills" Support Ability, is also pretty helpful, since it boosts her speed by 50 when equipped. What's also great about Throne is her limit break Latent Power Leave no Trace. It lets her act a second time after her first turn. It comes in very handy when facing large groups or bosses. (Or when you're first starting and don't have a full party.)
What About Throne Octopath Traveler 2 Path Actions?Throne is incredible for adventuring. During the day, she can Steal. This is a percentage-based action that allows her to take items from NPCs' inventory. It took be 30 hours before I actually spent money in shops in Octopath Traveler 2, because instead I had Throne stealing everything for me. It's also fantastic for getting all those key items you'll eventually need for side stories before you even realize those quests exist. Ambush is also okay! However, there are other people who are better at knocking out NPCs to gain access to areas or complete side stories. Throne's is based on her level. Meanwhile, Castti's involves items and you could use Ochette's Provoke to just beat up people with a wide array of animals. It's not the best "this person needs to get out of my way and sleep" skill, but it's fine. Which Secondary Jobs are Good for Throne in Octopath Traveler 2I'm only going to recommend one secondary job for Throne here, simply because I had such good luck with her using it that I strongly suggest everyone test it out. Make Throne a hunter. It is such a good fit for her. You have no idea. Since the thief has a lot of debuff and status ailment opportunities, this adds to that while also letting her use an axe or bow. Take Aim is fantastic, since it boosts the critical chance for her and all allies. Leghold Trap slows the foe down and makes them act last. Plus Cleaving Blow lets her deal axe damage while giving herself a temporary buff. It is such a blessing. Octopath Traveler 2 is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. A demo is available. The post Tips for Using Throne in Octopath Traveler 2 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, February 26, 2023 4:00 PM
I'm going to be real with you all here. In Octopath Traveler 2, Partitio is the character I add to the party when I'm in a town. I have him along if I do some shopping. (You know, for items that I can't get more of via Throne's five-finger discount.) I use him to hire people or buy the items Throne can't steal. He's a good character with some great supportive potential! But from what I've experienced, he's most critical when it comes to unlocking things like the boat, tavern gramophone, and Mercantile Manuscript. How Do You Recruit Partitio in Octopath Traveler 2If you didn't start with Partitio, then you'll need to visit Oresrush to add this merchant to your Octopath Traveler 2 party. Oresrush is right near Cropdale, where Agnea starts, and Ryu, where Hikari's story begins. How Does Partitio Work in Octopath Traveler 2The merchant job in Octopath Traveler 2 is essentially a support role, with anyone who holds the role using bows and polearms/spears as their sole weapons. The abilities Partitio learns from this primary role do things like help allies, such as by giving them BP, or increase his own survivability. Here are the skills for this job. Note that Bifelgan's Bounty can only be learned after Partitio learns all seven other skills.
Partitio can also summon an NPC he's hired to the field to attack. A lot of these skills are very helpful! I'd recommend getting Sidestep as soon as you can, as it is great during boss fights. (Bosses usually telegraph their Big Attack, after all.) Donate SP ended up coming in way more handy that I expected, so grab that one ASAP too. As for his Latent Power limit break, Hoot and Holler completely fills his BP. You can then use that to perform a stronger than usual attack. You could also use Donate BP to give them to an ally.
What About Partitio Octopath Traveler 2 Path Actions?This is where Partitio comes in really handy. Purchase is a fantastic daytime Path Action to get items. Especially if you've been using Throne to steal whenever possible, meaning you have a good stockpile of leaves. You can easily get key items from people's inventories or special equipment better than what's in the nearby shop. But also, Partitio is great when you're doing regular shopping. This is because his Hire nighttime Path Action is fantastic for getting discounts. When he hires someone, you'll of course see how strong the new buddy is and what kind of skill they'll use once you summon them. However, their Merchant Talents is the real winning deal here. You can get things like drastic discounts or bonuses, usually based on a certain percentage, when Partitio hired a person and goes to shop. It's fantastic. Which Secondary Jobs are Good for Partitio in Octopath Traveler 2There are three great ways you could take Partitio with an Octopath Traveler 2 secondary job. However, the ones I'm going to suggest result in three different sorts of builds. One is to go ahead and make him a fighter. Especially since he can heal himself and has abilities that let him dodge attacks. I love the Inventor job for him for this reason. It gives him access to the sword and axe weapons. Plus, you get some fun additional attacks and buffs/debuffs. Another is to have some fun and try making him something of a mage. Scholar Partitio ends up working well, since you add a staff to his list of weapons and give him a bunch of elemental attacks that can hit every enemy. Finally, making Partitio a dancer in Octopath Traveler 2 is fun too! You give him a knife when you do that. You also get a lot of supportive skills and some additional attacks that make him great at assisting allies and annoying enemies. Octopath Traveler 2 is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. A demo is available. The post Tips for Using Partitio in Octopath Traveler 2 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:00 PM
The Metroid series is no stranger to extreme highs and lows. Fortunately, there is no better time to be a fan of the series (or become one), as the 2020s is seeing the start of a new Metroid renaissance. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption released in 2007 for the Wii, and people would experience a 10-year draught until the release of Metroid: Samus Returns on the Nintendo 3DS, with a couple of very divisive titles releasing in the meantime. This left players craving to step back into Samus Aran's iconic power suit in a brand-new adventure, but it wouldn't be until 2021's Metroid Dread that the series would truly re-emerge from deep space. Finally, the long-rumored Metroid Prime Remastered is real and out, and it is arguably the most comprehensive, polished, and definitive way of experiencing a timeless classic. Not to mention, it is the perfect way to whet the appetite of the public ahead of Metroid Prime 4.
Metroid Prime Remastered is set between the events of Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Samus Returns, both remakes of Metroid and Metroid II: Return of Samus. After the destruction of Zebes in Metroid: Zero Mission, Samus Aran sets out to pursue the remains of the Space Pirates she fought. She arrives at Tallon IV, a former Chozo colony that was hit long ago by a meteorite containing a dangerous and enigmatic substance called Phazon. During her mission, Samus discovers that the remaining Space Pirates are using Phazon to experiment on their soldiers and, with the titular Metroids, trying to create a dangerous army to conquer the galaxy and transcend life. The game opens with a short cutscene of Samus Aran landing on a Space Pirate vessel. Some light exposition is available if the player enables the new narration setting, previously exclusive to the original Japanese and European GameCube release. Otherwise, the game throws you right into the action. Metroid Prime Remastered doesn't offer much more in the way of motive, instead relying on the player choosing to explore the mystery of what happened in Tallon IV. You do this by using your scan visor and checking text entries, Space Pirate logs, and Chozo diaries. It really surprised me how dark and foreboding most of the entries, lore, and the overall narrative of the game are. It never reaches a point where it feels grim or gratuitous, but the writing doesn't skirt around some gruesome details regarding the Space Pirates, how awful they are, and the way some of them meet their end.
The enhanced visuals are fantastic, and they help make Tallon IV feel like a real ghost planet where something terrible happened. I played halfway through the original game in the Wii, and while some of the art direction changed in the Remaster, it still manages to make you feel like everything stayed the same in the best way possible. Lightning and particles are particular standouts, with some rain effects reacting in real time to the position of the player. Everything in the visual department is a straight upgrade of a game that already looked great back in 2002. The soundtrack and sound design are fantastic, with some standout tracks like the "Chozo Ghost" battle music, and the "Talon Overworld" track. Sound effects feel punchy and offer great feedback during combat. In terms of gameplay, Metroid Prime Remastered doesn't hold players' hands. To navigate the maze-like structure of Tallon IV, you need to acquire different traversal tools, along with Beam upgrades. These include the Wave Beam, Frost Beam, and Plasma Beam, each with a different missile special move, unique rate of fire, and damage values. As for visors, you start with you standard combat and scan visor, and you eventually acquire the thermal and X-ray visors. However, once you start to pile up these upgrades, it can be tremendously easy to forget where you're supposed to go to use them. To avoid wandering aimlessly, I would recommend taking notes, or using the Switch's screenshot feature to mark particular rooms and locations that you might want to revisit.
For instance, I initially missed the Charge Beam upgrade that you can get early on in the Chozo Ruins. I got distracted exploring and ended up having to backtrack to obtain it. This leads me to the hint system. If you deactivate this option in the settings menu, the game won't ever tell you where to go. I was expecting the hints to feel cheap, and thought I would do well without them. But after just a few hours, I caved in and realized that the game is very disorienting if you're not using it, especially if you're not familiarized with the layout of Tallon IV. Combat can be challenging at times, and some Game Overs are bound to happen. Most enemies only respawn after leaving a room and wandering for a bit, and resources can be scarce. In that way, it is not too different from a classic side-scrolling Metroid game. Early on, I lost two and a half hours of progress after some turrets annihilated me at Magmoor Caverns. Had I decided to backtrack and find a Save Station, instead of pushing forward, I could have avoided that from happening. However, Save Stations and elevators leading to other zones are out of the way most of the time, and backtracking through already cleared rooms can be very tedious.
Enemy variety is somewhat limited, with most enemies being alien creatures, or different types of space pirates and metroids. Later in the game, you will encounter some varieties space pirates and metroid that can only be damaged by a particular elemental beam, indicated by their color scheme. This makes each beam feel a bit samey, instead of their own weapon, and renders them simple keys to unlock doors and fight certain enemies. An interesting feature carried over from Metroid Prime Trilogy is the Morph Ball jump ability. The game doesn't explain it once you obtain it. You can use it from the moment you obtain the Morph Ball bombs upgrade, and to use it all you need to do is press the X button while using the Morph Ball, or shake your Joy-Cons or Pro Controller if you have motion controls on. Arguably the best quality of life addition to the game is the different control schemes. For the first time in the series, players can play with dualstick controls, but the game offers two other control settings, these being the classic GameCube scheme, and the scheme added to the Wii version. On top of that, gyro controls can be paired with dualstick controls. Players can also select a variety of settings for the lock on targeting, with options to lock on and keep the reticle in place, or move the reticle once locked on, either with the sticks or with motion controls. Players can mix and match as much as they want.
The original Metroid Prime was a great game 20 years ago, and Metroid Prime Remastered continues to be great game nowadays. Furthermore, it follows the "if it's not broken, do not fix it" philosophy, much like other recent and excellent remasters. This simple approach to modernizing a game maintains everything that made the original work, while updating its control scheme, its visuals, and adding a few extras along the way. While this means that a few dated elements remain unchanged, the quality of the game is such that this is not enough to taint the overall excellent experience the game has to offer. Metroid Prime Remastered is immediately available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Review: Metroid Prime Remastered is a Seminal Remaster appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:00 PM
There are certain characters you'll consider big damage dealers and honestly pretty essential in Octopath Traveler 2, and Hikari is one of them. He's the warrior of the group, and he can end up being an absolutely incredible character. If built properly by using Challenge whenever possible, then you'll end up with your second one-person-army in the game. (The first is Ochette.) How Do You Recruit Hikari in Octopath Traveler 2When the game begins, Hikari is in Ryu if you need to recruit him due to not picking him as your first character. That means he's past Canalbrine, where Castti is, and not far from Oresrush, where you find Partitio. So if you didn't start out with this warrior, you'll find him there. How Does Hikari Work in Octopath Traveler 2Hikari is around to deal damage. You want him equipped with the best possible weapons, and you want to have him Challenge as many NPCs as he can to get more Learned Skills. But without Challenge, these are the job abilities he can learn. Note that Brand's Thunder can only be learned after the other seven are.
Which skills to prioritize depends on the kind of build you want for Hikari. If you want him to be a damage-dealing tank, get Stout Wall, Incite, and Vengeful Blade as soon as you can. If you're going to be all about dealing damage, then I'd say make sure his moveset includes Aggressive Slash, Piercing Thrust, Abide, and Enervating Slash ASAP. His limit break Latent Power Shadow's Hold adds three more special attacks to Hikari's repertoire. Each one involves dealing a large amount of damage. I like Hienka best, because it lets him hit one enemy twice, but then also act again after everyone else already acted that turn. It's incredible both for dealing damage and acting strategically. However, Tenretsuzan hits a single foe incredibly hard, especially if they're weak to sword-based attacks. Sogetsusen is a fun one, as it deals sword and spear damage to every enemy, and I loved it for the boss fights where the boss summons minions to assist them.
What About Hikari's Octopath Traveler 2 Path Actions?Oh boy is Hikari fun. Hikari is a lot like Ochette, in that keeping both around and having them face lots of enemies makes them stronger. With Ochette, that means building up her collection of monster buddies for Provoke. For Hikari, that means using Challenge to fight NPCs during the day to learn their skills, which you can then use as Learned Skills in battle. You can basically make Hikari not only an incredible attacker, but something of a mage by doing this! It's fantastic. He's great. Hikari is absolutely worth having around as often as possible. However, it does mean making sure he's strong enough to survive these NPC fights and taking him to every town. However, it's worth it. Hikari is also fantastic to have around at night. This is because of his Bribe ability. If you need information, but Castti's level is too low to Inquire, Osvald's Scrutinize has a low rate of success, and Temenos can't hit the weaknesses of the NPC to break them for information with Coerce, then Bribe them with Hikari. It will cost you, yes. But it makes it so easy to find details you need. Which Secondary Jobs are Good for Hikari in Octopath Traveler 2Since Hikari is a warrior, he can use swords and polearms. What you want to do is make him a one-man-army. This means getting Hikari as many possible weapons as possible with his secondary job in Octopath Traveler 2. So, I'd say make him an armsmaster. That is, if you earned that secret job. It gives the person who equips it the ability to use every possible weapon. If you don't have the armsmaster role yet, then Hikari should be a hunter. This gives him access to the bow and axe, bringing his total number of weapons up to four. The hunter also has some skills that will help him out, like Take Aim to buff critical rate and accuracy, Precise Shot for a double bow attack, and the Cleaving Blow axe attack that can buff. Octopath Traveler 2 is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. A demo is available. The post Tips for Using Hikari in Octopath Traveler 2 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:00 PM
Osvald is your Octopath Traveler 2 scholar, which means he's the groups "default" mage. Now, this isn't to say he's the only one. With secondary jobs, the way the apothecary works, and such, other folks can be using elemental attacks too. But it might make it easier to think of him being in that "box." How Do You Recruit Osvald in Octopath Traveler 2If you didn't start with Osvald in Octopath Traveler 2, then you'll find him lying in the snow in Southern Cape Cold Snows, just below the city of Cape Cold and above the Abandoned Village and Flamechurch. Note that if you choose to see the start of his story right away, it will be a while. You'll see his chapter one and two segments one after the other.
How Does Osvald Work in Octopath Traveler 2Like I said, he's a mage. He can eventually learn all of the following skills. Note that Alephan's Wisdom will only unlock after he learns the other seven. Also, please prioritize him getting Fireball, Icewind, and Lightning Bolt. As a scholar's only weapon access is to a staff, you'll be relying on these magical abilities to suss out enemies' weaknesses.
His one talent means the second he enters a battle, he'll identify one weakness for each foe. This carries over, so as long as he's around, you can be learning all these skills without needing to Analyze. I'd honestly say you can hold off on learning Analyze as a result. The best scholar abilities to make sure Osvald knows ASAP are Fireball, Icewind, Lightning Bolt, Elemental Barrage, and Stroke of Genius. This should also mean he'll get the scholar support skills he needs most, which is Elemental Augmentation. You need scholar skills for it. When equipped it increases elemental attack power by 50. His limit break "Latent Power" attack allows him to deal major magical damage to a single enemy with one of his elemental spells that normally hits everyone. What About Osvald's Octopath Traveler 2 Path Actions?Osvald can Scrutinize during the day and Mug at night. Scrutinize is the helpful one. It's a great way to get information out of people. It's percentage based, so you don't have the same limitation as Castti's Inquire that requires her to be at a certain level to ask for information. If you're new to a town, have Osvald around to (hopefully) get information out of almost everyone. As long as it was above 50%, I noticed he almost always succeeded. Mug is the way of getting items out of NPCs at night. However, I'd say avoid it. Osvald's magic can get costly, and his being a scholar really limits his ability to take advantage of weapon weaknesses unless he has the right secondary job. It's better to let Throne Steal or Partitio Purchase to get what you want.
Which Secondary Jobs are Good for Osvald in Octopath Traveler 2Make him a cleric or apothecary. Yes, with a cleric he isn't gaining any additional weapons to take advantage of that weakness. But for this build, you're making him the team mage. You probably won't need Temenos around then, unless you really need to Guide or Coerce someone. (But anyways, Hikari's Bribe is better for nighttime information gathering, and you can always have Ochette, Agnea, or Partitio around to get an NPC to go with you.) With the apothecary option, you're getting some healing and support skills like Healing Touch, Rehabilitate, and Replenish Health. However, you're also getting the ability to use an axe as an additional weapon, assisting with his range. Octopath Traveler 2 is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. A demo is available. The post Tips for Using Osvald in Octopath Traveler 2 appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, February 26, 2023 4:10 PM  There are an incredible amount of items in Sons of the Forest. One of the types of items you can acquire in Sons of the Forest are the keycard items. You can use these keycard items for various doors to unlock other bits and pieces of loot around the map. One of the keycards you can receive in Sons of the Forest is the VIP Card, and here's how to track it down. Sons of the Forest: Find the keycard using the crossbow path Getting the VIP card is relatively a painless task. All you need to do is go to the location on the map in the image below, near the coastline. Once you're there, follow the cave through to the end. When you've done that, you need to drop down the hatch and use the Maintenance Keycard to open the door inside. If you've already acquired the crossbow, this might seem a little familiar. And that's because you have to pass where you receive the crossbow for you to get the VIP Card. Screenshot by PC Invasion Once you've entered this area, keep an eye... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, February 26, 2023 4:03 PM  There are many weapon types in Sons of the Forest, From firearms like a pistol and a shotgun, all the way to skull clubs and katanas. The game really does have quite a few different weapons for you to work with. One of the types of weapon in the game is the crossbow. This weapon can be found relatively early if you know what you're looking for, and we suggest you do so because it can deal some major damage. If you're curious where it is, here's our guide on how to get the crossbow in Sons of the Forest. Sons of the Forest: Two important items needed before you get the crossbow Getting the crossbow in Sons of the Forest is fairly easy, if you have the items required. The items you need to get the crossbow are the shovel, and also the Maintenance Keycard. Furthermore, we have guides available for both of these items if you would require in-depth steps on how to get those. How to get the shovel Where to find the Maintenance Keycard Here's where to get the crossbow in Sons of... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:58 PM  Sons of the Forest has a multitude of activities and distractions across the map. From caves to enemy encampments, there's tons of variety littered everywhere. One of those distractions involves investigating the little green circles that appear on your map. Inside many of these are items you'll find very useful or even necessary. One of these items is the Maintenance Keycard, and we'll explain how to locate it in Sons of the Forest. Sons of the Forest – Steps to acquire the Maintenance Keycard The Maintenance Keycard is located in the northwest area of the map (image below). But to get it, you're going to need the shovel. If you don't have the shovel in Sons of the Forest, yet no worries. We have a guide available for you to read if you want in-depth steps. It is a long process and you need it for multiple things in Sons of the Forest, so we recommend doing this early. Screenshot by PC Invasion Locating the keycard within the maintenance hatch Once you ... |
Gamer Empire Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:17 PM In a post-apocalyptic world like Project Zomboid, resources are limited, and survival is undoubtedly a daily struggle. Using a generator is a crucial skill that can mean the difference between death and life. In this article, we'll show you how to use the generator in Project Zomboid. Recommended Read: How to Make Curtains in Project Zomboid In Project Zomboid, a generator can be used only after being filled with gas and connected to the power system of any structure. In addition, you need an Electrician occupation or to have read the How To Use Generators magazine to know how to […] |
Gamer Empire Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:54 AM Looting and resting are essential activities in Project Zomboid. And to ensure you can safely enter houses, hanging curtains on the windows can prevent zombies from seeing the inside. If you want to keep yourself safe and sound, here's how to make curtains in Project Zomboid. Recommended Read: Where to Get a Katana in Project Zomboid To make curtains in Project Zomboid, you must have Sheets in your main inventory. Then, right-click on a window to add a sheet. When it's done, you can open or close the curtains to look outside or to prevent the zombies from noticing you. […] |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:00 PM Wiz-War, the classic game of wizard warfare, is back and better than ever with its ninth edition. The highly anticipated game has just finished manufacturing at the factory and is set to be shipped in April. Pre-orders for the game are currently open at BackerKit for residents of the United States, United Kingdoms, Canada, and … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Sunday, February 26, 2023 2:00 PM In the latest release of Warhammer 40,000, Space Marine fans have a new reason to be excited. The upcoming Strike Force Agastus set introduces a brand new Primaris Lieutenant kit that is more customizable and flexible than any version before. According to reports, the new Primaris Lieutenant is so good that he's been raiding the … |
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Sons of the Forest has several weapons that can turn your foes into mincemeat. One of these is the Chainsaw. Rev it up and watch as your opponents' limbs and heads flop and fly off. Here's our guide to help you get the Chainsaw in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. How to get the Chainsaw in Sons of the Forest The Sons of the Forest Chainsaw has a bunch of requirements before you can enter the location that has it. We've outlined these steps below and, while we won't go into too much detail, we've also linked the relevant guides in case you'd like to know more about those areas: Get the Rope Gun so you can use Ziplines. Get the Rebreather so you can dive and breathe underwater. Once you have both, look for the Shovel. It lets you unearth hidden passageways. Maintenance Keycard – Now that you have the Shovel, it's time to visit various underground locations. The first ... 
Eddie Brock will become part of your roster in Marvel's Midnight Suns, assuming you own the Redemption DLC, that is. Naturally, you'll want to make use of the insatiable symbiote's abilities when you've got him in your squad. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns Venom best teammates and team comps guide to help you with the ideal characters to bring in missions Note: For more information, check out our Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub. Marvel's Midnight Suns Venom best teammates and team comps guide Venom and Ravenous Before we discuss Marvel's Midnight Suns Venom best teammates and team comps, let's talk about his Ravenous mechanic. Here's the gist: Ravenous is a meter that increases Venom's offense/damage dealt. It's at the maximum threshold at the start of missions. +1 point of Ravenous will be consumed whenever Venom uses an attack or heroic card. There are certain abilities or upgraded perks that either add a point... 
Eddie Brock, bonded with the alien symbiote and known as Venom, will reluctantly join your team in Marvel's Midnight Suns. You'll then be able to make use of his brutal abilities, including those that pack a punch right from the get-go. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns Venom best cards and skills guide to help you with the top picks for this character's deck. Note: For more information, check out our Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub. Marvel's Midnight Suns Venom best cards guide We are Ven… really good in missions Before we discuss Marvel's Midnight Suns Venom best cards, let's talk about his passives and unique mechanics: Ravenous – Increases Venom's offense and is at the maximum threshold at the start of missions. Each attack or heroic card consumes +1 Ravenous point. This passive makes Venom an absolute menace on the battlefield due to stronger attacks right from the get-go. We Are Venom I/II –...