Theimperfectbeing wrote:Uggh. This has been suggested a lot. And as much as I like the Eye Pods, I just do not think they belong in the game, even if locked up and hard to get.
Why not? Sure, they'll make 173 less of a threat, and while I agree that if there was a way to make every enemy less of a threat it would ruin the game. However, the EyePods aren't a cheap excuse, but it makes sense for them to be used as a defense against 173. Making them hard to find or obtain is just a way to impede players from using them every single playthrough.
Now, after saying all this, I DO agree with you. 173 is the main antagonist of the game, and being able to get rid of him will make the game lose some of its value. The game was designed to screw you over continuously. It isn't supposed to be fair. It isn't supposed to give you an easy time. It is supposed to make you cry in fear and frustration.
173 is completely functional and can be easily avoided without the need of the EyePods. While at the same time being a big threat to the player.