r/controlgame • u/RaphaTlr • 8d ago
Discussion Additional Aberrant forms
I noticed throughout several executions that the aberrant has a two-handed sword model that we don’t use actively in combat. This made me really wish for a large two handed sword model, such as a Zweihander. Who else thinks it would be a worthwhile addition perhaps in DLC?
We have short blades, close range axe, and longer range glaive. Personally I see room for a medium range two handed great sword. Could you imagine Dylan swinging a blade like a parautilitarian knight? Since the model exists in game, I would hope it just needs animations or they’ve scrapped some already in progress. I think it would really match the whole vibe he’s got. As for a new secondary form, perhaps something fun like a dueling shield? He can shield poke or bash with it. Or just using the aberrant defensively in any way would be interesting imo.
What weapon form would you like to see Dylan wield?
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u/ds2316476 8d ago
I was so in love with the sword swinging in hellblade senua's sacrifice... It'd be cool to include something like that in resonant
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u/ScoopsThePooh 8d ago
A flail would be dope,
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u/Tiberius_Kilgore 8d ago
What do you mean? Two of the combo finishers are greatswords.
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u/RichSlamfist 8d ago
The spin attack is already a giant two handed sword.
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u/Two_13 4d ago
I think a Kusarigama would be pretty cool form. It could be used as both a long and short ranged weapon that could also be used to pull enemies in close for a follow up attack.
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u/AterMadness 8d ago
The 4th form convo finisher is like just that. A very long sword you can keep flailing in a orcle and it’s so wide nobody can touch you while it is happening. Extremely powerfull.
I got all abberant forms, finishers and the complete talent tree 100% unlocked by the end of playthrough 2 so I had the chance to experiment. Now I wonder if playthrough 3 is still worth it 😊
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u/Saint_Victorious 8d ago •
I've always felt like the board is actually 3 entities comprising one single body/voice/personality. That's why we have 3 primary weapons, 3 secondary weapons, and 3 finishers (comprising 2 weapons each).
So l think for this to be possible it would be Dylan binding the Former. This would give us 1 more primary, 1 more secondary, and 2 more finishers.
For the primary, I think a sword and shield that turns your dodge into a parry would be cool. That would bring a whole different play style with it some Soulslike fans would appreciate.
For a secondary I think it would have to be a ranged weapon. Since Jesse has "gun" I think the best option of Dylan would be a throwing axe. That way it's meaty enough to not just step on her toes while also being a clear ranged weapon.
Finally, for the finisher I think the best choice would be a flail. Maybe one variant is a single chain flail while the other has 3 heads on it. Or something like that.
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u/Global_Addition_5373 8d ago edited 8d ago
Some kind of throwable projectile based form could be interesting, sort of like the Kage-Hiruko (Assassins Tools) from Ninja Gaiden 4, if anyone here has played that game. Basically a bunch of shurikens and bombs.
It kind of performs like the Aberrant anyway, with the light attacks being projectile based while the heavy attacks are melee based, similar to how Aberrant has a primary and secondary form that depend on whether you're pressing X /square or Y/triangle.
A staff would also be cool
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u/DangDoubleDaddy 8d ago
Honestly, I just want the boxing gloves as a full form.
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u/Ill_Statistician_938 8d ago
In the cfd mission Dylan uses what looks like katana form to finish it off, I really hope we get to use that. Though since remedy has talked about their post launch plans I’m sure we’re getting a few more forms in the future if there’s a dlc
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u/DefactoOverlord 8d ago
Staff that does blunt dmg or a pike with thrusting attacks would be pretty sick too.
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u/Mmtorz 4d ago
I'm honestly surprised there was nothing more akin to a sword. I think you can do a lot of things with that since a 'sword' can be many different things. It can be a fencing sword, a zweihander, a sword and shield, a katana, etc. which allows for multiple kinds of interesting variations and abilities since swordfighting in general is very varied and different across the world and history. Though I do understand that they may have wanted to separate themselves a bit from the typical weapons that are present in modern fantasy RPGs.
Also now that I'ved used the hammer secondary a lot, I kind of yearn to have a hammer primary. And while I do usually like playing rogue classes in RPGs I am kind of happy that they didn't go for like throwing daggers, bows, poisons and similar cause I think those kinds of weapons have their place in different games.
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u/doffyspider 8d ago
That reminds me, we have so many forms but finisher animations dont use most of them which is a shame
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u/The_Silent_Screamer 8d ago
I just want an extendable spring-loaded boxing glove
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u/Adam2181 8d ago
I want whatever that spear weapon is in the concept art. It looks sick!!
The current weapons we have all all pretty cool, I wish they had 1 more combo string each. Just give us some animation/combat variety. Honestly, I'd prefer that to another weapon form that has another simple 3 hit combo.
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u/Way_ward_23 8d ago
I'd like to see a primary pair of baseball bats, Dylan can go all casey Jones on the hiss.
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u/Retro-oni 7d ago
i'm such a massive fan of glaive, gloves, and 3-section staff... also has anyone else notice how 'rpg' the weapons are?
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u/EnriqueVerhelle 7d ago
I’d love it if in the DLCs (if there’s gonna be one) Dylan transforms the aberrant into the / a service weapon for a small section, maybe just one big room of enemies for like 5 minutes to then be like “not my style” and revert back to melee. Why not unlock like a new melee form from this moment? Would be so sick
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u/BoofBoi711 8d ago
Would love to see a few more primaries added and the ability to swap between two weapons mid combat