Image:Too Human.jpgAs many of you may be aware, Too Human comes out this week.  I had the chance to play it this past weekend, and spent about 50 hours on the game.  I'm addicted.  I have beaten Too Human three times with two different classes.

As a fan of MMOs, and games like Diablo II (which is my all-time favorite game), Too Human scratches the compulsive itch that I have to collect loot, and tweak out my skill trees.

The game has a demo on XBLM which I encourage you to check out to see if you like the style and concept game.  Assuming you are into the style of gameplay, there are some concepts, tips, and tricks that may enhance your gameplay.

  • Dying all the time?  Try a Commando class.  Go the Cybernetic alignment, pour your skill points into increasing slug rate of fire, and cannon range.
  • Can't see in combat?  Use the ISO camera view (down on the d-pad a few times)
  • Get hit when jumping?  Use the "B" button - it's a dodge, not just a roll.  Keep sliding from enemy to enemy to avoid getting surrounded
  • Low on health?  Bio-engineers can regenerate, everyone else should find a glowing crystals (barrels) which give you a health boost when smashed with melee
  • How to deal with polarity enemies?  If an enemy is fire, poison or ice you can keep your distance - but still attack in melee with a fierce attack (push LS and RS at the enemy simultaneously)
  • Lost?  Look for clues in the environment, lights will pulsate in the direction you are supposed to head, doors will have animated lights around the frame of where you should go.
  • Salvage system confusing?  At it's simplest, look at the damage (for weapons), or armor (for gear) and use the one with the best number.  Salvage everything else for money to to purchase new gear, or craft items
  • Charm system confusing?  Equip the charm, then "complete" it by inserting the proper runes into it after you have accomplished the specific objective for that charm.  Rare charms need common charms inserted into them rather than runes.

I hope these tips help you get the most out of your looting and killing in the world of Too Human!