Decided to replay this absolute gem (crystal?) of a game.
My first playthrough was somewhat incomplete as I didn't collect all strawberries (only 130 or so), didn't collect all crystal hearts, played only the first 2 B-sides and consequently didn't touch chapter 8.
So, I decided to remedy that this time.
And so, after 26 hours, 6127 deaths, and a lot of cursing and raging at the game and its developers, I have gotten the platinum trophy.
This is my first ever platinum so I'm absolutely happy right now.
The A-sides were all amazing and chapters 5 and onwards are absolute bangers. My only gripe is that I had to restart chapter 7, like, 4 times or so because of all the missable strawberries and I was going for a full clear.
The B-sides were difficult as hell but were enjoyable to an extent, my favorite B-side has to be chapter 5.
The C-sides were easier than I expected them to be and didn't take me as long. I also liked the idea of a super-long room at the end to test your ability and patience to the max.
My favorite C-side also is that of chapter 5, and I was laughing from sheer enjoyment of its final room.
My only complaint is the new mechanic introduced in chapter 8 C-side with no prior training, and then adding that new mechanic as the final hurdle in the final long-ass room. I have died 484 times in that C-side and 80% of those deaths was in that room. I took two days off to calm my mind and have finished it first try right now, so that's okay.
I also found that about a third of my deaths were due to my inability or inaccuracy of moving the analog stick the right way, so next time I'm gonna play it with a keyboard.
I still haven't touched Farewell as I've learned it is supposed to be super long and the most difficult chapter, so I'm gonna take a few day off and attempt it with a clear head.
Peak platforming.
My first playthrough was somewhat incomplete as I didn't collect all strawberries (only 130 or so), didn't collect all crystal hearts, played only the first 2 B-sides and consequently didn't touch chapter 8.
So, I decided to remedy that this time.
And so, after 26 hours, 6127 deaths, and a lot of cursing and raging at the game and its developers, I have gotten the platinum trophy.
This is my first ever platinum so I'm absolutely happy right now.
The A-sides were all amazing and chapters 5 and onwards are absolute bangers. My only gripe is that I had to restart chapter 7, like, 4 times or so because of all the missable strawberries and I was going for a full clear.
The B-sides were difficult as hell but were enjoyable to an extent, my favorite B-side has to be chapter 5.
The C-sides were easier than I expected them to be and didn't take me as long. I also liked the idea of a super-long room at the end to test your ability and patience to the max.
My favorite C-side also is that of chapter 5, and I was laughing from sheer enjoyment of its final room.
My only complaint is the new mechanic introduced in chapter 8 C-side with no prior training, and then adding that new mechanic as the final hurdle in the final long-ass room. I have died 484 times in that C-side and 80% of those deaths was in that room. I took two days off to calm my mind and have finished it first try right now, so that's okay.
I also found that about a third of my deaths were due to my inability or inaccuracy of moving the analog stick the right way, so next time I'm gonna play it with a keyboard.
I still haven't touched Farewell as I've learned it is supposed to be super long and the most difficult chapter, so I'm gonna take a few day off and attempt it with a clear head.
Peak platforming.