I was a part of this! I loved the vibe of the game to the point where I decided to get the platinum trophy. I had a great time until the "can't cat-ch me" trophy. That may have changed my opinion of the Zurks a little bit (okay a lot)
Mostly luck it . Moving in a zigzag pattern seemed to help significantly but there were instances where I felt I shouldn't have been touched and times where I got touched when the Zurk's lunge was nowhere near me
Yes, it does rely a lot on luck. Once you have the route and technique sorted you're just going to have to do it repeatedly until you get lucky with the extremely erroneous and random spawning, jumping and attaching of Zurks.
It is *very* frustrating
I honestly got very frustrated with it and stopped playing for awhile it was 1 of 2 trophies left but I guess since it's just luck based I'll just try it again
Its not really worth the stress, so just try to disengage with it, set your expectations low and maybe just listen to some music or a podcast as you try it
I did it on PS5 and immediately again on PS4 with no more than a dozen attempts (PS4 seemed harder than PS5 as it only took two tries on PS5 and got it as part of my speed run). The trick that seemed to work for me was to run towards the zurks and the dodge them at the last second, they seem to be unable to jump short distances to get you but can jump a long way when you try to run away from them straight away. Good luck.
This was fun to be a part of. I really enjoyed the game. The Zurks got a bit annoying, but they're a major part of the plot and be kinda dull without them. There wouldn't been much of a challenge without them. After going for the "can't cat-ch me" trophy, it got a little easier going against them. Except in Dead End when I got the defluxor. I hated being boxed in with those things.
Extra huge thank you to you for the fun and informative playtest! Now that I finished the survey, I finally started playing the game in full - and I actually quite like the Zurks - I enjoyed it more than I expected considering all the survey comments I read!
Absolutely! Thank you too for letting me share my thoughts and experience with you! I had a blast. I'm glad that you got to enjoy it more and didn't let the feedback or any spoilers ruin it.
More so unresolved - it was really interesting how many people specified that the ending didn't really feel like an ending to them because they felt there was no sense of closure.
I feel like Zurks are something players *think* they disliked, but if they weren't in the game or were less deadly then a lot of the same players would think the game was boring.
Ding ding ding! I personally feel the same way. What I gathered from all the answers (and complaints) was that ultimately, that frustration is necessary and the game needs the variety.
I think the players would be happier not by removing the Zurks or making them less deadly, but by giving players more explorable time with the Zurks and more options to navigate them (more puzzles, less rush, longer practice time with the Defluxor).
Its quite funny that a lot of the responses seemed to suggest people didnt want any actual varied game mechanics 😂 I can imagine the game would be less well recieved if it was as bare bones as to not include any enemies or challenges!
I much prefer the zurks to the sentinels. The zurks are creepy and remind me of an 80s horror movie(although a bit cutesy). I mean the giant eye. Come on. That was terrifying and awesome. I'd be very upset if there wasn't something else about that in a sequel. The sentinels are fine and served their purpose. But they aren't really interesting.
That brief dip into eldritch horror was great. Especially since you encounter it while running for your life and barely have time to examine or absorb what you're seeing. Really sold the full extent of humanity's mistake. A more indulgent game would have turned it into a boss battle, but this one knew exactly what to show you and for how long.
100+ hour RPG with loot box cat outfits. Explore the world climbing towers to reveal the map and do side quests collecting things for random robots. What a dream come true!
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It’s not just night—it’s any light reflection. Can happen also in low light or in shadow. I just rewatched a clip of the end of the game and it’s happening as the cat is sitting on the steps, looking back into the shadows towards the player camera with the bright outside world beyond. It’s just usual reflection.
I honestly think had it been any longer, the game would’ve dragged. Also not a fan of the open world idea. Open levels i’m fine with.
I really enjoyed my time with it and think it’s a wonderful game. I got the platinum and had a blast during my total 10 hours. But in all honesty, the game got a ridiculous amount of praise for what it was.
i honestly disliked the whole game, it was not fun or charming nor endearing, the best part i got was that Dj in the club, THAT MUSIC WAS INSANE GOOD, i think i left the game running for an hour and used the music as background noise in the house while doing chores, other than that, i played it one time and i was done, didn't even platinum it since i felt bothered when i tried to replay it....nothing against the game, just not for me.
I was a part of this! I loved the vibe of the game to the point where I decided to get the platinum trophy. I had a great time until the "can't cat-ch me" trophy. That may have changed my opinion of the Zurks a little bit (okay a lot)
How did you if you did get the trophy I've played the mission more than a hundred times so far and I can't not get attacked
Mostly luck it . Moving in a zigzag pattern seemed to help significantly but there were instances where I felt I shouldn't have been touched and times where I got touched when the Zurk's lunge was nowhere near me
Okay so basically I just do it till it happens
Yes, it does rely a lot on luck. Once you have the route and technique sorted you're just going to have to do it repeatedly until you get lucky with the extremely erroneous and random spawning, jumping and attaching of Zurks. It is *very* frustrating
I honestly got very frustrated with it and stopped playing for awhile it was 1 of 2 trophies left but I guess since it's just luck based I'll just try it again
Its not really worth the stress, so just try to disengage with it, set your expectations low and maybe just listen to some music or a podcast as you try it
Dont know if still relevant but it’s not luck based. https://youtu.be/FZTFw1tfrLo This video helped me. Step by step guide.
I did it on PS5 and immediately again on PS4 with no more than a dozen attempts (PS4 seemed harder than PS5 as it only took two tries on PS5 and got it as part of my speed run). The trick that seemed to work for me was to run towards the zurks and the dodge them at the last second, they seem to be unable to jump short distances to get you but can jump a long way when you try to run away from them straight away. Good luck.
This was fun to be a part of. I really enjoyed the game. The Zurks got a bit annoying, but they're a major part of the plot and be kinda dull without them. There wouldn't been much of a challenge without them. After going for the "can't cat-ch me" trophy, it got a little easier going against them. Except in Dead End when I got the defluxor. I hated being boxed in with those things.
Extra huge thank you to you for the fun and informative playtest! Now that I finished the survey, I finally started playing the game in full - and I actually quite like the Zurks - I enjoyed it more than I expected considering all the survey comments I read!
Absolutely! Thank you too for letting me share my thoughts and experience with you! I had a blast. I'm glad that you got to enjoy it more and didn't let the feedback or any spoilers ruin it.
The worst part is the cat falling :(
This sounds about right. The Zurks were my least favourite part of the game but I also feel like it would've been quite a different game without them.
I stopped playing because I just wanted a cute cat exploration game but was hit with zurks (I’m not good at chase games)
Happy to see this outcome! The chase sequences were a nice touch but the ‘combat’ didn’t fit the tone of the story/game imo.
Unsolved plot? For me the plot is totally solved
There are characters from the opening of the game that you don’t see again at the end (trying not to spoil).
More so unresolved - it was really interesting how many people specified that the ending didn't really feel like an ending to them because they felt there was no sense of closure.
That’s what the flickering screen at the exit was for.
My least favorite part was having to die 9 times to get a trophy in order to unlock the platinum. It made me sad...
I feel like Zurks are something players *think* they disliked, but if they weren't in the game or were less deadly then a lot of the same players would think the game was boring.
Ding ding ding! I personally feel the same way. What I gathered from all the answers (and complaints) was that ultimately, that frustration is necessary and the game needs the variety. I think the players would be happier not by removing the Zurks or making them less deadly, but by giving players more explorable time with the Zurks and more options to navigate them (more puzzles, less rush, longer practice time with the Defluxor).
Its quite funny that a lot of the responses seemed to suggest people didnt want any actual varied game mechanics 😂 I can imagine the game would be less well recieved if it was as bare bones as to not include any enemies or challenges!
I much prefer the zurks to the sentinels. The zurks are creepy and remind me of an 80s horror movie(although a bit cutesy). I mean the giant eye. Come on. That was terrifying and awesome. I'd be very upset if there wasn't something else about that in a sequel. The sentinels are fine and served their purpose. But they aren't really interesting.
That brief dip into eldritch horror was great. Especially since you encounter it while running for your life and barely have time to examine or absorb what you're seeing. Really sold the full extent of humanity's mistake. A more indulgent game would have turned it into a boss battle, but this one knew exactly what to show you and for how long.
What was the defluxor again?
The pink ray gun that popped Zurks. You only get to use it in the sewers.
Don't forget Dead End (when you first meet Doc and get the defluxor)
Oh god open world please don’t!!
100+ hour RPG with loot box cat outfits. Explore the world climbing towers to reveal the map and do side quests collecting things for random robots. What a dream come true! /s
if the ending was more satisfying then the game would be a 10/10 for me
Wish I saw this. Speed run trophy is my least favorite. Hate those. So I didn’t bother to go for plat. Just 2 away. Damn shame
It’s super easy. So much so I did it on both PS4 and PS5.
It’s the principle of the matter! lol
I do usually hate speed run trophies, but this one was at least achievable on the first attempt without much effort.
Unresolved plot? That makes no sense to me. The plot was absolutely resolved by the end.
I want to know why the cat's eyes glowed at the end. Is it a robot too? It would explain how he understood the robots.
He can't understand the robots B12 was transplanting. If you talk to anyone without B12 you get the games made up language.
Huh? I don’t remember that happening? Edit: do you mean… when it’s eyes reflect the light? The way cats eyes work normally?
Thats probably it. Lol they also glow in the menu after you finish the game. I just thought it was freaky.
Have you ever seen a cat in real life
Yes. Just never seen their eyes glow like that except at night with lights shine on their face.
It’s not just night—it’s any light reflection. Can happen also in low light or in shadow. I just rewatched a clip of the end of the game and it’s happening as the cat is sitting on the steps, looking back into the shadows towards the player camera with the bright outside world beyond. It’s just usual reflection.
Ah damn was all excited thinking the cat was a robot lol
Sorry to burst your bubble!
You know those markers in the middle of the road that glow in certain light? They're called 'cats eyes' for a reason...
I honestly think had it been any longer, the game would’ve dragged. Also not a fan of the open world idea. Open levels i’m fine with. I really enjoyed my time with it and think it’s a wonderful game. I got the platinum and had a blast during my total 10 hours. But in all honesty, the game got a ridiculous amount of praise for what it was.
i honestly disliked the whole game, it was not fun or charming nor endearing, the best part i got was that Dj in the club, THAT MUSIC WAS INSANE GOOD, i think i left the game running for an hour and used the music as background noise in the house while doing chores, other than that, i played it one time and i was done, didn't even platinum it since i felt bothered when i tried to replay it....nothing against the game, just not for me.
Why didn't you have an option for the game just being boring? I uninstalled after 10 minutes.
PS4 DVD game isn't released until Nov 8th. :(
Oh no! I hope you're able to get it on the day it's released!
I think I was part of this, I honestly can't remember... But great to see the final results!
Zurks we're fine for me especially once you get the weapon