#niffelheim

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Niffelheim is coming Nintendo Switch this spring

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I hated seeing him hurt like that and I knew he was scared, but I was just glad to have him back.

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My thoughts on Ep Prompto. Spoilers. Duh.

I want to talk specifically about his sense of Self. 

We know Prompto for sure is a clone. One of millions. The fact that he realizes he has been party to killing copies of himself over and over and over again has to have some pretty devastating effects.  Trying to absorb the idea that Verstael cloned his own genome and created these creatures has to be a soul crushing experience to have to face. 

Not to even mention the fact that he had to kill his own creator. Then to have Ardyn mock him? 

The thoughts that were likely going through that mans head had to have been absolutely terrifying and hopeless. Lesser men would have put the gun to their head and pulled the trigger.  He killed the man who created him, called him a failure and then proceeded to try and ‘fix’ Prompto by trying to infect him.  He shoots his own creator. 

Imagine for a moment what that must feel like. Having your entire existence come crashing down on you. Everything you thought you were, everything you thought you could become just being torn apart in that single defining moment.

You’re suddenly not human anymore. You never had any parents at all and a dozen faces that are identical to you are staring back at you, being dissolved one by one. Trying to absorb what just happened and then suddenly, Aranea. 

She makes Prompto get up and keep going. She could have left him and she did threaten to. But again, she kept him going, despite all those threats. 

The camp scene is one that really got me. The part where he starts trying to scratch at his own bar code to remove it. It really made my heart ache because I’ve been there myself (for different reasons of course. I’m not a clone...or am i?) 

Then the option to burn the bar code or give up comes up. I’ve played it twice and did both options. The first one, I did have him try to burn it off only to have Aranea say “You didn’t think that would work, did you?” and then use a potion on it.  The second option was pretty much the same, he just sets the wood down and looks miserable.

Branded for life. Those words had to have been a bitter and painful pill to swallow for Prompto.  He’s been through his own literal hell and there he is, at a camp in enemy territory alone and wondering just what he’s going to do. 

He’s probably thinking about how he can’t ever go back to the guys (and he even says that to an irritated Aranea) and is probably trying to think how he’s going to survive on his own in Niffelheim.  We know he -can- take care of himself, he obviously did growing up. But it’s that impending loneliness is what makes survival seem impossible.

I think if anything were to kill Prompto, it’d be the loneliness. The idea of Noctis hating him for being a Niff ... or worse, hating and wanting to kill him for being a clone of a man who helped to single handedly destroy Insomnia. A man who sent magitek soldiers who were basically Prompto in Light deflecting suits to kill everyone.

The psychological damage that boy faced is overwhelming. That’s something you just don’t get over- even after killing the ‘bad guy’ and going on your way. It’s clear by the way he acts when he says “couldn’t have done it without you gurrrrl” to Aranea. 

I have to wonder what happened between him driving off and getting captured in Gralia. It’s something I found myself profoundly disappointed in when it just ended that way and then the end credits just show him in that contraption. I really wanted to see just how Prompto ended up in Ardyns hands. 

Something else I have to wonder is, did Aranea send him knowing Ardyn waited for him? Did she know that he’d be sent there only to be captured and used as bait for Noctis? Some part of me thinks no, but at the same time how did Aranea know to be at the clone facility in the first place? It just seemed too convenient for me. 

What are your guys’ thoughts?

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I know exactly what comes next...

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I got up close and personal with an MT who was standing outside of fighting range during my time with Cor. At least they have really nice smiles.

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The Crystal and it’s King

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Niffelheim Review You can read this review in Polish and English :) ENG: In English, Niffelheim is an action-RPG game in which players take on the role of a hero who is transported to the world of the dead after death on earth. Players must survive in this harsh world by fighting monsters, collecting resources, and building their base. The game offers a robust character development system that allows players to customize their hero to their needs and playstyle. The combat system is dynamic and exciting, and players can use a wide range of weapons and spells to defeat opponents. The greatest strength of Niffelheim is its stylization, which is inspired by Scandinavian mythology. The game offers beautifully designed locations and characters, as well as epic, atmospheric music. The advantages of Niffelheim include its robust character development system, allowing players to customize their hero to their needs and playstyle. Players can develop skills and specialize in different weapons and spells, allowing them to adapt their tactics to different situations. Another advantage is the robust crafting system, allowing players to create new items, upgrade existing ones, and create more powerful weapons and armor. This system gives players the opportunity for creativity and allows them to adapt their equipment to their needs. Niffelheim also offers beautiful stylization inspired by Scandinavian mythology. The game offers beautifully designed locations and characters, as well as epic, atmospheric music, which allows players to fully immerse themselves in the world of the game. The game also has a robust exploration system that allows players to discover new locations and treasures, which allows players to uncover the many secrets of the world of the dead. One of the disadvantages of Niffelheim is that some players may find the game a bit monotonous. The progression in the game is mainly based on collecting resources, creating items and fighting monsters, which for some players may be repetitive. Another potential downside is that the game may be difficult for beginners. The combat and character development system is quite complex and may overwhelm new players. The game may also have some technical issues, such as performance drops or bugs that can make the game difficult to play. Despite these downsides, Niffelheim is a solid game and may be a great choice for those who enjoy the action-RPG genre and are interested in Norse mythology. Overall, Niffelheim is a great game for fans of the action-RPG genre. It offers exciting gameplay, a robust character development and crafting system, and beautiful style inspired by Norse mythology. PL: Niffelheim to gra typu action-RPG, w której gracze wcielają się w rolę bohatera, który zostaje przeniesiony do świata zmarłych po śmierci na ziemi. Gracze muszą przetrwać w tym surowym świecie, walcząc z potworami, zdobywając surowce i rozbudowując swoją bazę. Gra oferuje rozbudowany system rozwoju postaci, pozwalający graczom na dostosowanie swojego bohatera do swoich potrzeb i stylów gry. System walki jest dynamiczny i emocjonujący, a gracze mogą wykorzystywać szeroką gamę broni i zaklęć, aby pokonać przeciwników. Największym atutem Niffelheim jest jego stylistyka, która jest inspirowana mitologią skandynawską. Gra oferuje pięknie zaprojektowane lokacje i postacie, a także epicką, klimatyczną muzykę. Z plusów gry Niffelheim jest to, że oferuje ona rozbudowany system rozwoju postaci, pozwalający graczom na dostosowanie swojego bohatera do swoich potrzeb i stylów gry. Gracze mogą rozwijać umiejętności i specjalizować się w różnych broniach i zaklęciach, co pozwala na dostosowanie swojej taktyki do różnych sytuacji. Kolejnym plusem jest rozbudowany system crafting, pozwalający graczom na tworzenie nowych przedmiotów, ulepszanie istniejących i tworzenie potężniejszych broni i zbroi. System ten daje graczom możliwość kreatywności i pozwala im na dostosowanie swoich wyposażenia do swoich potrzeb. Niffelheim oferuje również piękną stylistykę inspirowaną mitologią skandynawską. Gra oferuje pięknie zaprojektowane lokacje i postacie, a także epicką, klimatyczną muzykę, co pozwala graczom na pełniejsze zanurzenie się w świecie gry. Gra posiada również rozbudowany system eksploracji, pozwalający graczom na odkrywanie nowych lokacji i skarbów, co pozwala graczom na poznawanie coraz to nowych tajemnic świata zmarłych. Jednym z minusów gry Niffelheim jest to, że niektórzy gracze mogą uważać, że gra jest nieco monotonna. Progresja w grze opiera się głównie na zbieraniu surowców, tworzeniu przedmiotów i walkach z potworami, co dla niektórych graczy może być powtarzalne. Innym potencjalnym minusem jest to, że gra może być trudna dla początkujących graczy. System walki i rozwoju postaci jest dość złożony i może przytłoczyć początkujących graczy. Gra może również mieć pewne problemy techniczne, takie jak spadki wydajności lub błędy, które mogą utrudniać grę. Niffelheim jest solidną grą, ale ma kilka minusów takich jak monotonia i trudność rozgrywki, problemy techniczne, które mogą utrudniać grę. Mimo to, dla tych, którzy lubią gatunek action-RPG i są zainteresowani mitologią skandynawską, ta gra może być świetnym wyborem. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, Niffelheim to świetna gra dla miłośników gatunku action-RPG. Oferuje ona emocjonującą rozgrywkę, rozbudowany system rozwoju postaci i crafting oraz piękną stylistykę inspirowaną mitologią skandynawską. Author: Radoslaw Sałaga "Fantasy Games Archives Music"