Grounded is a fresh survival game and there are very few tutorials on the web about its crafting systems. This guide will show you how to find resources and tools in an enchanting backyard microcosm!
Grounded takes the survival subgenre into new territory! This little adventure takes place in a suburban backyard, not a post-apocalyptic setting. There are a lot of things to collect and the process of figuring out how all the items fit together can be confusing easily. This guide will give some useful tips on how to create tools and what they are used for.
Grounded was released on July 16, 2020 by Obsidian Entertainment. This project was a fresh take on the survival sub-genre that has been gaining popularity in recent years.
As a result of a scientific experiment, a group of teenagers shrunk to the size of an ant. Now they're poking around in their backyard, trying to figure out how to make a difference. Players will choose from four characters, each with their own unique appearance and characteristics. The heroes will have to hunt for resources and fight insects in the backyard. Often they will encounter ants, grubs, spiders, and various beetles that scurry through the dense, grassy jungle. As in any other survival game, players need to start development from scratch: build their camp, create weapons and tools.
While this game has a bright, charming, Pixar-like aesthetic, it's filled with challenges and there's a lot that the player will have to accept as fact.
Players need to take into account the fact that their characters are living people in need of food. Because of this, the constant accumulation of food and water plays a crucial role. There are no follow indicators of hunger and thirst then the character may die. In addition, there are different food options that you should pay attention to. You can collect both clean and impure water, get boiled or rotten meat and other types of food.
On top of that, players are tasked with building a base from scratch and figuring out what raw materials can be used to make suitable tools. The beginning of this adventure can feel a little daunting due to the unfamiliar playable location, and not knowing what items to find can be a bit confusing. To be honest, the resources for crafting and building are generally the same as in any other survival game.
Grounded crafting tips and tricks
Not always methods of collecting resources are obvious. For example, instead of collecting rainwater, players will find dewdrops, and tall blades of grass will play the role of wood. This substitution is the main idea behind Grounded.
The first thing players need to do is build a workbench. This will be the perfect place to craft the items you need to survive in the tiny, hidden world of a unkempt suburban lawn. After that, players need to go hunting for various items scattered throughout the map. Luckily, this game has a story mode and even a tutorial that walks you through the basics of crafting.
However, if players want to go their own way and figure things out on their own, here are some helpful tips:
- The camp hasanalyzer", which players can use. Simply scan an item with the Analyzer and the instrument will explain all the recipes the item is used for. This can also be used for loot that drops from bugs. Only 3 resources can be scanned at a time. If players have enough raw materials, they can go to the "Craft" tab in the menu to make something right there.
- The first analyzer that players will encounter will be on the left after exiting the cave at the beginning. Keep in mind that there are other such devices scattered around the map that can be used later.
- Take an ax and cut down as many blades of grass as you can. This is the best way to collectwoven vegetable fibers". They are used in almost every recipe, so it is recommended to stock them up. Also, keep an eye on the soil for plant sprouts that can be harvested for this material.
- After making a shovel, go closer to the water sources to find "red clay". It is used to create base floors. Over time, they can be layered to create multi-story structures. To find more advanced ways to build complex structures, players will need to play through the story mode. There you can unlock other crafting recipes.
- Take the time to explore areas before setting up a base. There are predatory insects that have their own habitats on the map. These monsters will destroy the base before the players finish it.
- The more resources are found, the more recipes will open.
- Mosquitoes are the main source of materials for creating "bow from a branch". Players will need a fair amount of "mosquito down' to make it.
- One of the most important tools in this game is "Pebble Hammer". It is useful when breaking pieces of quartz and for crushing enemies. Resources needed to create one such tool: 3 nozzles, 4 pebbles and 1 woven fiber.
- Gameplay in Grounded is fast paced and players can build their own miniature citadel in no time. There will be a constant need for stronger weapons, and the plot will show how to make them. Players can find resources all over the place and the game can be quite generous with their amount. In addition, the ability to play together is really useful for collecting materials. Whichever path a gamer chooses, keeping a close eye on the environment and feverishly building up materials will be the key to success.
Read on:Grounded is available on Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.