Enotria: The Last Song – Things to Know Before You Play

Gameplay Tips for Beginners

By Soldierblue.

The “parry performance” changes depending on the gem equipped. Currently, there is no particular explanation in the tutorial. If you don’t tell them this, beginners may find it difficult to parry and give up playing. The properties of gemstones should be communicated as early as possible.

Hint Example:

• The performance of the parry varies depending on the gem equipped. There are various types of gems, such as those that extend the reception time for parrying and those that can parry magic. Use it according to your preference.

Clearing the Combat Rift will cause a change in the surrounding environment. Currently, it is difficult for the player to understand “what has changed and how” when completing the Combat Rift. The following explanation is necessary during the tutorial.

Hint Example:

• When you clear the Combat Rift, the surrounding environment changes, such as (1) treasure chests appear, and (2) devices necessary to advance appear. After completing the combat, take a good look at your surroundings.
• As an alternative, when you clear the Combat Rift, you can display a ticker such as (1) “It seems that a treasure chest has appeared somewhere” or (2) “It seems that the device has been activated somewhere”.

Explore every corner of the map. Map exploration is very important in this game. By combing through the map, you may be able to obtain powerful weapons and powerful mask lines.

Hint Example:

• If you feel like it’s too difficult to move on, try exploring every corner of the map again. You may be able to find something useful for your strategy.

Use not only parrying, but also dodging and jumping. Players who are not familiar with Souls-like games tend to make the game difficult by believing that they have to parry enemy attacks. However, there are some enemies that are easier to defeat if you use dodge. Therefore, it is good to have the following precautions.

Hint Example:

• Parrying is one of the most effective tactics, but it’s not the whole story. Depending on the attack, it may be more effective to use dodge or jump than to use a parry. Experiment with different methods.

Collect “Mask Fragments” to obtain new masks. In this game, you can obtain a new mask by collecting a certain number of “Mask Shards” dropped by enemies. However, at present, it is difficult to notice the system because there is no detailed explanation about it. With the update, if you get the required number of mask fragments, a mask will be automatically created, but you need to explain the system.

Hint Example:

• Collect a certain number of Mask Shards to create and obtain a new mask (the number required varies depending on the mask). Masks can also be obtained by defeating bosses. Get a lot of masks and try out different tactics.

If you reset the weapon’s enhancement status, the materials will be returned. In many Souls-like works, materials are not returned even if the weapon enhancement state is reset. I think there are some novice players who are hesitant to upgrade their weapons because they believe that the materials will not be returned. If you explain it early on, you can easily try out various weapon enhancements.

Hint Example:

• Materials used to upgrade weapons will be returned when the enhancement state is reset. (However, the experience points used will not be returned). Sometimes it’s a good idea to reset the enhancement state of your current weapon and try using a different weapon type.

Other points that were difficult to understand:

• What does “Carry Capacity” mean in the status “ALACRITY” (a concept that existed in the early days?).
• What exactly does “Ardore Power” affect? (Offense or Defense?)
• The existence of a “door that can be opened”. (These should be highlighted).
• “Walkable range” at the water’s edge (doesn’t it mean that you can always walk in shallow water?).