The series challenge level is also intact somewhat, only made it easier by the ability to carry a set
number of healing items, another first for the series.
Aside from increased damage from enemy attacks and the
removal of healing items, the most crippling new addition would have to be the presence of what seems like a thousand soldiers with rocket launchers shooting from the sidelines during each and every single fight.
In fact, I'd argue that Monster Hunter is more forgiving in this regard than Souls because you have a bigger health pool, a wider
range of healing items, and pre-fight buffs to fall back on.
However, it's a ridiculously easy game thanks to a liberal
slathering of healing items, and the diabolically bad PC port is frankly embarrassing to see in 2016.
Unfortunately the
use of healing items such as herbs of Spiritual Life (which were in Ninja Gaiden II) have been totally removed in Razor's Edge meaning that you have to rely on your Nimpo to regain health.
The average encounter takes no more than 15 seconds, but the game's fierce, frequent boss fights require planning, strategy, quick reflexes and a healthy
store of healing items.
Bonfires and unlockable shortcuts typically showed up just before I ran
out of healing items, and more importantly, willpower.
Gather materials to forge equipment like rings and contact lenses, which uprate everything from Flashfield power to the
effectiveness of healing items.
The fact that you are given
hundreds of healing items throughout the games means that it is easy for the player to quickly restore their health at a moments notice and always stay ahead of Ardyn in terms of damage being dealt.
For instance, Dark Souls II lowered your number of estus flasks (healing potions) to begin the game, but gave you
lots of healing items to help you out.
Lastly, as part of loadouts, it is a pretty good idea to keep some
sort of healing item on you at all times.
The usual
array of healing items, drinks, and ampoules can be collected to regenerate health, but The Room's weapons were where I found most of the excitement of item collecting.
Fortunately, your teammates are often on hand to help out if they're nearby, either pulling you out of a daze or doling out one
of your healing items when you're in trouble.
But there are still
tons of healing items to find, which can be assigned to a quick - use button, some of which also provide additional curative effects or status buffs.
Aside from increased damage from enemy attacks and the
removal of healing items, the most crippling new addition would have to be the presence of what seems like a thousand soldiers with rocket launchers shooting from the sidelines during each and every single fight.
With the Ys series known for its high challenge level, Ys: Memories of Celceta somewhat disappointed long - time fans by allowing players to stock up a huge
number of healing items, thus making boss battles trivial even at Nightmare difficulty.
Battles in Memories of Celceta can be won by button mashing on Normal or Easy difficulty, but players will require a ton
of healing items to pull this off.