Deimos
Oct 3rd, 2007, 07:58 PM
Most of you have probably heard about this game. And those who read reviews or played it know about the infamous "vital chambers" that essentially give you infinite lives.
However for the small group out there who refuses to use these handicaps and insist on playing on hard difficulty (after all it is a "the way its meant to be played" game):
(1st daddy)
1. Know the map layout. Run backwards so you can still shoot the beast, and hopefully tell when to dodge his devasting rush attach.
2. Big Daddies dont take corners well. You can usually avoid attacks runnin around columns, fountains, inner walls etc. You can lead him into area behind the bar counter, jump over the top and shoot from behind bar counter until he makes his way back out.
3. Little Sisters are imovable objects! This is important. Try to lead the Big Daddy such that the little sister is between you and him. If she is blocking a narrow path, the Big Daddy will be stuck until she moves away.
4. Big Daddy cant jump. Wherever there are stairs, you can lead him up them, and then jump off. You've near instantly gotten to the bottom, while he has to run there.
5. Ofcourse you've learned from the in game hints that armor piercing ammo (pistol) is extra effective against Big Daddies. Shotgun is also good (notice how direct hit causes his damage bar to highlight red). Dont bother with expensive electric shock shotgun shells, especially not on Rosie varient. I like using machine gun, especially to finish him off. But, dont just hold trigger.. many shots will miss.. use short burst, unless he's in your face.
Later on in the game <<spoilers>>:
* Freeze him to buy some time if you're running low on health or need to reload. This gives you a lot more time than the zapper.
* Before starting the fight, bring a couple gas tanks or explosive barrels over. Throw them at him using telekenesis. If he's throwign grenades, return them to him.
* If possible, try to lead him towards turrets or security cameras that you've hacked. This diversion will save you lots of ammo, and allow you to get more direct hits.
* Bring along a hypnotized Big Daddy into fire fights, or an eranged slicer with grenades.
* A cheap copt out is to lead Big Daddy to where he cant climb up, or where there is duct work (and he cant fit). If he's up close he wont be able to shoot you. Fire away.
However for the small group out there who refuses to use these handicaps and insist on playing on hard difficulty (after all it is a "the way its meant to be played" game):
(1st daddy)
1. Know the map layout. Run backwards so you can still shoot the beast, and hopefully tell when to dodge his devasting rush attach.
2. Big Daddies dont take corners well. You can usually avoid attacks runnin around columns, fountains, inner walls etc. You can lead him into area behind the bar counter, jump over the top and shoot from behind bar counter until he makes his way back out.
3. Little Sisters are imovable objects! This is important. Try to lead the Big Daddy such that the little sister is between you and him. If she is blocking a narrow path, the Big Daddy will be stuck until she moves away.
4. Big Daddy cant jump. Wherever there are stairs, you can lead him up them, and then jump off. You've near instantly gotten to the bottom, while he has to run there.
5. Ofcourse you've learned from the in game hints that armor piercing ammo (pistol) is extra effective against Big Daddies. Shotgun is also good (notice how direct hit causes his damage bar to highlight red). Dont bother with expensive electric shock shotgun shells, especially not on Rosie varient. I like using machine gun, especially to finish him off. But, dont just hold trigger.. many shots will miss.. use short burst, unless he's in your face.
Later on in the game <<spoilers>>:
* Freeze him to buy some time if you're running low on health or need to reload. This gives you a lot more time than the zapper.
* Before starting the fight, bring a couple gas tanks or explosive barrels over. Throw them at him using telekenesis. If he's throwign grenades, return them to him.
* If possible, try to lead him towards turrets or security cameras that you've hacked. This diversion will save you lots of ammo, and allow you to get more direct hits.
* Bring along a hypnotized Big Daddy into fire fights, or an eranged slicer with grenades.
* A cheap copt out is to lead Big Daddy to where he cant climb up, or where there is duct work (and he cant fit). If he's up close he wont be able to shoot you. Fire away.