what the fuck is going on here

I’m not sure if people are actively trying to ignore it. I think they’re just unaware of its existence or just don’t have a say in it simply because they haven’t played it (most likely due to it being an exclusive). Either way, I do agree that it shouldn’t be ignored in the slightest, it’s equally as mesmerizing and…

Protection from gunshot wounds? It’s not like they fight exclusively in close quarters.

Are you referring to the world tendency system? Because that doesn’t affect the ending at all. There are a set two endings that are obtainable by making a single choice at the very end (ala ME3). What the tendency system does do it allow access to locked items and areas previously unobtainable.

I love how primitively brutal the jumping assassinations are.

When did Darth Maul have droid legs? Was he in The Clone Wars/Rebels?

I’m not sure whether it’s the draconian stinginess of the publishers or the consumer’s growing disinterest in AAA titles (probably both), but the AAA industry need to tone down in ambition and budget before it loses more studios (and eventually caps itself in the temple).

Cannibalism, I presume. People interested in Halo MP wouldn’t need to purchase an Xbox if this was released in major markets (unless they prefer classic Halo).

Misread, my bad. The same strategy still works to Smough, although Ornstein can get really incredibly annoying with his quick dashes.

Get some pyromancy (combustion) and spam it at Ornstein. It doesn’t take up stamina and it packs a punch (weak to fire damage). When you’re alone w/Smough, use the pillars to avoid his attacks and slowly chip away at his health after he performs an attack.

“Sorrow and guilt”

It’s usually a sign that they want to “duel” you

I wasn’t being serious, the whole idea feels “video-gamey”.

Looks fun can’t wait to play it

Hmm, they've piqued my interest.

The IG crew did a similar think with the Souls games

People would do this in the Nexus (DeS) too, except for legitimate reasons (world/character tendency).