The Stellar Blade demo, exclusive to PS5, has been an exhilarating experience for many gamers, including myself! However, if you're like me and struggle with action-packed games, you might find Stellar Blade to be a bit... challenging. Trust me, it took me a solid 10 attempts to beat the boss in easy mode! And now that I've ventured into NORMAL MODE... well, let's just say it feels more like hard mode to me.
But fear not, fellow gamers! As someone who grew up playing JRPGs, I've learned a thing or two about overcoming challenges in video games. The key? Grinding! Yes, you heard me right. The trick is to farm more vitcon to purchase healing items and gain more experience points to unlock new skills. With a well-stocked arsenal of healing items and powerful skills, you'll be better equipped to tackle the tough battles that lie ahead.
Before diving too deep into the game, make sure to take a breather at the very first Legion Supply Camp rest point that Adam introduces you to at the start of the game. Trust me, this rest stop will become your best friend as you embark on your grinding journey.
Oh, and one more thing: don't forget to turn on the auto item pick up option in the settings menu! Trust me, having to hold R2 to collect items is a real hassle. Shift Up Studios, take note! With this option enabled, you can simply run towards the glowing loot and it'll automatically fly into your inventory. Why isn't this the default setting in all games? But I digress, let's get back to business.
Forget about those Creepers – they're simply not worth the effort. Instead, head left from the supply camp and take on the Cricket Slasher near the abandoned car to hone your combat skills. Then, cross the bridge, but be careful not to fall off the monkey bars and lose precious health!
Once you've made it safely across the bridge, resist the urge to jump down. Instead, move as close to the left side of the bridge as possible and look down. You'll spot two more Cricket Slashers down below. But here's the best part – you don't even need to fight them! Simply linger along the edge and press triangle for a one-strike attack that takes out one of them in a single hit.
Once you've dealt with the first Cricket Slasher, the second one will start to chase you. But fear not, they won't be able to follow you up the bridge. Simply run back up onto the bridge and wait for the perfect moment to strike again. Be patient, like a fisherman waiting for his prey, and press triangle once the second Cricket Slasher is within range.
With the Cricket Slashers defeated, head back to the Legion Supply Camp to heal up. And here's the best part – the Cricket Slashers will respawn once you rest, giving you the perfect opportunity to rinse and repeat the process. So go ahead, embrace the grind, and conquer Stellar Blade like the gaming champion you are!