Collector's edition pre-ordered.

He will wreck shit, and you suffer an experience penalty.  Until you get to the expansion content anyway.

You already can save the game anywhere.  You press start, select quit game, and then quit.  Your game is saved.

They had someone different review it likely because the reviewer for the original game hated it.  Neither reviewer liked the game, it happens.

You loved the original, so I recommend the expansion.

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Good thing too, otherwise I wouldn't have grabbed amazing screenshots like this one.



It's worth noting that the timestamp on the file is 7/28/2006.

They made several improvements, ranging from improved performance to better (earned) fast travel options.  All the DLC from the original game is included, and the new dungeon adds a lot of gameplay.  Considering the expansion plus the core game is only $40, it's seriously a fantastic bargain.

Can't guarantee enjoyment, as some people don't like the combat which is just mindblowing to me, but people like what they like.  The game takes the Dark/Demon Souls approach of minimal direct explanation, so don't expect any cinematic flair to the delivery.  You'll only get as much story from the game as you're willing to search for.  The combat is what really sets this game apart from its peers.

Strider is the best class.  The versatility is ridiculous, and the damage is near top tier.  Most people gear their characters for stats... I mostly focused on looks.  Who needs ugly armor with high defense if you're rarely hit?

Yep, I cleared the Everfall at level 38 on PS3 so I'd be on new game plus for the expansion, haha.

I platinumed the game, so it's either Shadow of the Colossus or Sleeping Dogs time.

You should get Dark Arisen.  The new dungeon is fantastic.

I'm level 106, why on earth would I use your pawn.

(I think I used him when I was in my 70s)

If you're worried about losing your save, for whatever it's worth, I haven't heard of a single person who has experienced a corrupted save file.

Anyways, I am two trophies shy of a platinum.  I'll get it eventually, but work and schoolwork like to get in the way.

indeed

online only was put in place to prevent cheating you see