I started playing when I was 12 and have gone relatively spoiler free.
I have ascended once. (I was 25 at the time)
I got stuck on the vibrating square many times, the castle many times, and have died on the elemental planes many times. Because I had no idea to do what was expected to me. The first I got to Medusa I died instantly.
Yes, I think some of the final puzzles are a bit too obscure... But I think you can beat it without spoilers.
But I would spend entire days to learn mechanics... IE: day of kicking sinks is a day I remember fondly in my childhood.
I am sure there is tons I don't know. But I have never used explore mode, and I have never looked up spoilers before ascending.
Note, I had some word of mouth friends, and it took me 3 years alone to figure out altars.
I have ascended once. (I was 25 at the time)
I got stuck on the vibrating square many times, the castle many times, and have died on the elemental planes many times. Because I had no idea to do what was expected to me. The first I got to Medusa I died instantly.
Yes, I think some of the final puzzles are a bit too obscure... But I think you can beat it without spoilers.
But I would spend entire days to learn mechanics... IE: day of kicking sinks is a day I remember fondly in my childhood.
I am sure there is tons I don't know. But I have never used explore mode, and I have never looked up spoilers before ascending.
Note, I had some word of mouth friends, and it took me 3 years alone to figure out altars.