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18.02.2024 - 13:39 / screenrant.com / Lee DAmato
Substories contribute a lot to . A series staple since the very first game, "" are what calls side quests. They may be brief, one-off encounters with strangers, or game-length struggles against recurring enemies. Whatever each one happens to be, as a whole, they're a big part of each game's character. Substories introduce some of 's wackiest characters, strangest mechanics, and weirdest scenarios.
But there's more in it for the player than simple amusement. 's substories are intensely rewarding, often unlocking new side content like Dondoko Island. Sometimes, they provide excellent material or monetary rewards instead. And indeed, sometimes they're just a lot of fun. Whether it's just for a laugh or for more concrete rewards, these are ten substories players should prioritize in .
Tired of walking around the streets of Honolulu? Ichiban can pick up a sweet Segway by completing "" This substory becomes available in Chapter Three, shortly after Ichiban and Kiryu meet. Located down the street from Kiryu's hotel, it's a pretty brief one: Ichiban simply runs through the basic operation of the Street Surfer, beats up some thugs threatening its inventor, and walks away. From then on, he can scoot around on the Street Surfer any time he likes, or customize it at a charging station.
Press down on the D-pad to summon the Street Surfer, then set a waypoint and hold down the right trigger to head there automatically.
Sure, has Sujimon battles, food delivery, and its own knock-off, but its strangest side activity has to be Sicko Snap. Inspired by the similarly named, this is an on-rails photography mini-game, in which players take pictures of a plethora of perverts throughout Honolulu.
To unlock Sicko Snap, Ichiban will have to catch the trolley at Aloha Beach. Here, he'll begin the substory “” He'll meet a police photographer, who'll give him a camera and explain the rules. The rest of the substory plays out like a normal game of Sicko Snap: capture as many gyrating miscreants as possible before the next stop.
Available in Chapter Three, as soon as free roam around Honolulu is unlocked, "" unlocks a totally different kind of mini-game. It's a dating app designed by quest-giver Machiko-san, and she wants Ichiban to help test it out. The first match is free: Ichiban puts together a profile, which attracts different women depending on his answers, and then engages in rapid-fire messaging that (hopefully) ends in a date.
But watch out. Just like a real-life dating app, catfish and creeps are prevalent, and not every match is meant to be. The results of this substory vary based on whom Ichiban chooses to chat with, but there's always something interesting at the end. And anyway, he can always try again. After
Dragon's Dogma 2 has a demo out now, showcasing the part of the sequel we're all looking forward to the most - its character creator. Much like the first game, Dragon's Dogma 2's character customisation options are incredibly intricate, and now with the improved graphics, fans are making some stunning characters.
Here’s one of those things that, as soon as you hear about it, you can’t understand why it’s not common practice. Capcom has released a demo for Dragon’s Dogma 2 which takes the simple but genius form of a free, full-featured character creator.
We’re almost at the end of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The Temple of the Ancients is packed with boss fights, and the Chapter 13 bosses are some of the toughest in the game. We’re at the penultimate chapter, so you’ll want to fully prepare your entire party for action — you’ll want to stock up on Mist Potions, Phoenix Downs and unlock those Level 3 Limit Breaks. Some classic bosses return this time around, and you’ll have to take on all the Turks with characters you might not be using as often. Make sure to outfit all six characters before venturing forth and check out each section below for more boss guides.
Diablo 4’s Season 3 midseason update introduces the Gauntlet, a new timed Dungeon with challenging enemies and a scoring system that corresponds with the new leaderboard feature. For those looking to try their hand at eternal glory, we’ve put together a Gauntlet Tier List that ranks the best speedrunning, monster-cleaving builds in Patch 1.3.3.To see the complete Gauntlet rankings for Season 3, take a look at our Best Gauntlet Builds Tier List. The Gauntlet is Diablo 4’s first highly competitive feature, consisting of predetermined layouts, enemies, shrines, and chests that players must navigate to achieve the highest score possible before the timer runs out.
Act like the '90s never ended with this reimagining of Super Mario 64, which turns the classic game into a roguelike with infinite levels.
The best weapons in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth can be equipped to main character Ichiban Kasuga — this set of golden bats boost your stats and deal crushing status effects on enemies. They’re the perfect tools you’ll need for the final fight against Jo Amon, one of two super-bosses you’ll find in the postgame. Ichiban’s best weapons are both baseball bats, so you can only equip them if you’re running with his standard job. But, you’ll need some of the rarest crafting materials in the game to build these weapons. If you’re not sure where to find Cough Drop Tins, Shark Fins or the ultra-rare Ethereal Egesta, then check the full guide below for all the information you need.
Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes increasing the experience gained from follower dungeons!
It's officially Sunday, which means the weekend is once again coming to a close. We've rounded up the best deals available this weekend across games, technology, and more! New titles are seeing discounts, and plenty of hardware is on sale, too. The best deals for Sunday, February 25, include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, PlayStation 5 Slim, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and more.
Collectors, rejoice! Dragonflight Collector's Edition is back in the Blizzard Gear Store for a limited time. Blizzard has confirmed this will be the final opportunity to purchase these at retail value.
Patch 10.2.5 added follower dungeons to WoW, allowing players to complete normal dungeons with AI NPCs. While this feature is aimed mostly at players looking to try something new, it can also be used to collect. This post will review some collectibles that can be obtained more easily from follower dungeons. Note that this isn't an exhaustive list. If you have more suggestions, let us know in the comments!
With the sun setting on Dragonflight and The War Within on the horizon, our Destruction Warlock Writer, Loozy, offers a retrospective highlighting Destruction's journey in Dragonflight and shares their hopes for the spec's next evolution with a War Within Wishlist.