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Furi also sports a ranking system where players are graded on the basis of their performance. While most people are happy enough to get through these fights by the skin of their teeth, some sadists actually want to fight these powerful foes and secure an S Rank in the process as well. So, in a bid to satiate this niche of gamers, here are some tips to ensure that players get the highest ranks possible in Furi.
7 Become A Parry Master
Parrying is the bread-and-butter of close-quarters combat in Furi. Most melee attacks that enemies land in the game are preceded by a white flash and a notable sound that players will get accustomed to quickly over time. Suffice to say, these attacks can be parried.
Not only does this negate all the damage that can be incurred from a hit, but it also heals The Rider for a bit of health too! Certain projectiles from bosses can also be parried to reflect them back at the boss, letting players both damage and humiliate bosses in one fell swoop!
6 Master The Timing And Length Of Your Dodges
Dodging is another pillar of the action gameplay in Furi that players will need to master sooner rather than later. After all, not all the attacks in the game can be parried, with some being so powerful that dodging is almost essential to not be taken down in one fell swoop!
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Proper timing and placement of dodges are crucial to ensure that players can master this gameplay mechanic with ease. Players can also charge up their dodges to travel greater distances, potentially allowing them to close the distance between themselves and the enemy to make the most of the attack window that is provided after a boss’ attack.
5 Never Stop Shooting
The gun that The Rider carries in the game is the most valuable tool a player has in their arsenal to unleash a ton of damage during the long-range phases of any fight. It’s the most reliable way to unleash damage without putting oneself in harm’s way.
Players should try different control schemes that let them shoot their gun while parrying, dodging, and/or charging up attacks. After all, attack windows are few and far between in Furi, making it critical to squeeze in as much damage as possible for each phase.
4 Charge Up Powerful Attacks For Both Close And Long-Range Phases
There are two ways that players can charge up attacks in Furi. The first is pretty basic, with players simply holding down the attack button to unleash a powerful sword slash that can potentially stun the boss and leave them open for a powerful attack.
The other type of attack charge functions more as a boost, letting The Rider gather some energy and turning them orange. This can only be used in close-quarters combat and lets players hit enemies for a ton of damage, although it doesn’t leave them open for a counterattack.
3 Make Enemies Vulnerable For A Counterattack As Much As Possible
Speaking of counterattacks, players should know how to make the most of these damaging moves. A perfect parry and charged attacks are two of the most reliable ways to leave bosses open for a powerful and cinematic move that drains a substantial portion of their health.
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When players trigger this counterattack during the long-range portion of a fight, they should keep in mind that an enemy stays in this vulnerable state for quite some time. This can potentially let players unleash a few cheeky shots before triggering the cinematic counterattack.
2 Defeat Enemies As Quickly As Possible
Getting an S Rank in Furi can prove to be a challenging endeavor. After all, players need to be nigh-perfect in battle and defeat enemies with great finesse — a task that is easier said than done.
The first thing that players should keep in mind during these battles is to defeat their enemies as quickly as possible. All of the techniques mentioned above contribute to this notion, with enemies turning into mincemeat in minutes if players make the most of their damage-dealing windows and are efficient with their attacks.
1 Whatever Happens, Never Get KO’ed
There are three metrics that govern whether a player can secure an S Rank or not. These include the time players spend in a fight, the total number of hits they absorb, and the number of KOs they incur in battle.
The final two points go hand-in-hand, especially since a player who gets hit several times is bound to get KO’ed at one point. Since players lose out on an S Rank with a single KO, it’s important to avoid damage by nailing both parries and dodges to secure an S Rank against each boss in both Furi and Furier Mode.
Furi is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Switch.
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