I think I'm through with Deadly Premonition...

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mrstickball said:

I'm sorry you got aggravated at that area. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP. That is literally the most aggravating part of the game, and after that, its much easier sailing.

Some things you need to know:

1. There are very few infinite spawner points. That is the worst one in the game. Don't worry about them. Just run past them in that area....Get to the raincoat guy and past him ASAP.
2. That QTE event is the same every time. If you can tap the required (first) button, you will not need a second QTE press. The second 'move the stick left and right' is a last-ditch saving throw. That never changes, regardless of playthrough.
3. If you hate the infinite spawns, press and hold left trigger when you do not have your gun out. You will hold your breath, which makes the enemies dossile, and will not attack you. This is limited, but will get you past the enemies.
4. Don't give up. Trust me when I say that once you get past the raincoat killer QTE, you'll be in for the game of your life. As soon as you get past him, you walk 5 feet and end that area, and get to the 'real' game.

5. When you failed the QTE, it didn't take you back too far. It should have taken you back to the fenced in area....You can litterally get back to the raincoat killer QTE in 15 seconds by simply running past all the enemies. Finish the QTE first, then go back for items if you feel you need them. However, its just cash-based stuff that you can easily get a little later. The real length is from when you restart from the save....Please give the game a second chance. You will thank me, I promise.

I will equate your fusterations like this:

'I can't figure out how to get through the Millennium Fair on Chrono Trigger! This game can't be good, I'm leaving it!'

 

Agreed! 

 

While the QTEs do suck the game never sets you back more than a few seconds so they really shouldn't bother most people. I will admit that this very same QTE pissed me off as well after failing it a couple times. As stated the moving of the stick back and forth doesn't always register properly which is quite annoying.

Still, not to be rude, but the OP doesn't sound like he has thick enough skin for most games beyond say railshooters. I get frustrated easily, and am quite willing to quit a game that pisses me off. But struggling with the first area of RE4 with the very standard issue controls of the GC controller? Not sure what can be said. Most console games are pretty dumbed down already. Further simplification would just lead to an even less rewarding experience. I will admit though that the shooting mechanics are pretty sucky.

 

That said I urge him to keep going I'm about halfway through and this is easily the most frustrating place I have encountered yet.