Wo Long Update 1.05 Makes First Boss Easier and More

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Team Ninja's historical fantasy Soulslike Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has received a fairly meaty update that, among other things, makes the first boss less challenging. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty was released worldwide on March 3, 2023, and has enjoyed a positive critical reception that cements Team Ninja's status as one of the best developers of Soulslike games, second only to Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer FromSoftware. Team Ninja is perhaps best known as the developer of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, but earned a reputation for its Soulslike after developing Nioh and its sequel.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty presents a unique spin on the Soulslike formula by basing itself on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is a centerpiece in the world of Chinese literature. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been praised for its battle system, but it would be a stretch to say that it is a perfect game despite its largely positive reception. The latest 1.05 patch seems to be geared at remedying a number of bugs both minor and major, while also adding a slew of new features.

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Many players have noted that the first boss fight in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Zhang Liang,presents a staggering difficulty spike. To remedy this Team Ninja has made a number of tweaks including lowering the maximum HP of his first form, adjusting some damage parameters, and adjustments to his AI. According to the patch notes, a tutorial for this challenging fight has also been added; an unusual feature in a Soulslike, to be sure.

Some of the other notable tweaks are around the way the game selects enemies when players lock-on, which has been adjusted to prioritize enemies that are closer to the player. Some new options have also