Game news This mechanic becomes essential in video games, but it is extremely frustrating!
The perfect parry mechanic has become so popular that it is now present in almost all adventure games. However, some players, not fond of perfect timing and increased difficulty, are outraged by the existence of such a feature. To find out everything about this mechanic so present in the world of video games, watch our JV Debate on the subject.
Over time, video games offer increasingly advanced mechanics which have brought happiness, and misfortune, to many players. But a feature that has existed for a long time still resists and is subject to multiple debates. Indeed, the perfect parry mechanic – or perfect parade in French – is present in many action games and divides the community. Between those praising such a feature, and others being outraged by its existence, discover the arguments of both parties in this JV Debate.
The perfect parry, the quintessence of the fighting game
Originally present in fighting games, perfect parry allowed players to surpass themselves and reach even more impressive levels of play. Indeed, to protect themselves, the player must naturally activate their guard. But this protection is not infinite and depending on the game, it either breaks or it forces the character into a corner from which it is difficult to escape. In fact, a mechanism, which saw the light of day in the first Street Fighter arcade, allows players to stop their guard at the right time (1/6 seconds of timing) in order to “freeze” the game, and thus retaliate and gain the upper hand over their opponent. This feature later expanded into other fighting games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, to now be available on many adventure titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. To understand this system in detail, do not hesitate to see our JV debate.
Necessary or unnecessary?
In this JV debate, Charlan, defender of perfect parry, opposes Nagla. Indeed, the latter is quite vehement towards this gameplay tool which, for him, prevents newbies from fully enjoying the game. And indeed, this mechanic which has now become democratized, to the point of being present in the latest Zelda, can be very difficult to master. Some new players may be frustrated at not succeeding in this move, which requires perfect timing. However, Charlan raises an interesting point: perfect parry is not prohibitive. Indeed, if we do not consider typical games Dark Souls or Sekiro which offer extreme difficulty, the perfect parry present in more mainstream games is not synonymous with death. On the contrary, he tries to support the player to help him always improve and surpass himself. The TOTK tutorial sanctuaries are also the perfect example of the perfect parry used to help the player evolve. To discover all the other arguments in this JV Debate, do not hesitate to watch our video.