Returnal PS5 - How to beat First Boss, Phrike, Easily!

[@iancharless]

Only took me 400 deaths or so just to get to the boss and beat him. Returnal is life now.

[@AshenOneGaming]

Ian, tell me about it, I'll get the second boss vid up soon!

[@justinnemesis1]

Im hooked. And love how the main objective is the boss when you die. Cant get enough

[@itsallmakebelieve9151]

Only 400 deaths? You have much to teach us oh great master. 🙏

[@whatwespinning]

he was so easy

[@Him_Downstairs36]

I was like why is everyone saying this game is hard, then I got here lol. The game really just throws multiple things at u at once to throw u off. Focus on the attacks 1 by 1

[@popollo22]

At least this gives me "some" hope that I might not have to farm to beat him. Getting tired of farming only to get trapped in a room of elites at the worst moment.

[@casual_sky2]

I know exactly what you mean. Sank a full day into Returnal today and I still haven't gotten passed the first boss. In my opinion, the fact that HP is so hard to come by in this game is criminal 😂

[@dds_que7472]

This game is entirely too hard. Lol Git to the boss with an astronaut only to have 2 of the flying bats follow me in. I was dead in a matter of seconds lol

[@casual_sky2]

@@dds_que7472 Hahahaha I'm in the 5th Biome now. It's been pretty good, you get the hang of it eventually. It's still hard but doesn't hurt as much to die now....

[@joejoes21]

If you used the astronaut little figure its permanent like the red sword or you have to search for it again?

[@matteoromano9877]

Not permanent​@@joejoes21

[@shamone805]

Lov the video but I've noticed one thing that mostly applys ,when you watch someone do it ,looks easy ,the boss is quite placid ,but, when you try it the boss is going ape shit and it's like holy shit , dead. 😂

[@AshenOneGaming]

If you can keep your distance it gives a little more time to think, but yeah, I can kill him every time now very quickly. Practise just makes it easy :D

[@Reel___]

3 years in the future this guide was amaizng! Thank you so much ❤️

[@AshenOneGaming]

Mate I am getting comments for these vids recently and honestly I’ve forgotten them! I am loving going back to see how good I was 😂😂

[@polvorin15764]

Smoothest fight of the first boss which I've seen, amazing job with the pistol, it took me 28 cycles, almost 200% health and the best weapon to beat him...

[@waltergoodman598]

🤣🤣🤣🤣did u have the spaceman to reincarnate aswell

[@brizzlex1919]

Tired enough to stop? If not stop crying and get to work.

[@engels1978]

I agree!!! Best fight I saw! And with JUST PISTOL!!!

[@BeowulfGaming]

time to revisit your video, finished the game on PS5 and starting today on PC at ultrawide @ 120 fps, what a new brilliant experience!

[@AshenOneGaming]

Ooof that sounds nice!

[@gamingclips481]

I’ve died three times so to this boss, so I came here to get help on how to beat him. I felt relieved after watching your video but now seeing how people in the comments say it took them dozens of tries to beat him I know that it’s gonna be a while before I can progress the story

[@ryankeeley4167]

Thanks to you I've finally defeated him! Took me around 689 tries but we got there🤣now I've unlocked the crimson gate can't wait to see what's next. This game is incredible

[@grandmasterTrend73]

You make it look so easy. Finally made it to the boss for the first time yesterday and thanks to your tipps I made it to the last phase on my first try (with the use of additional life from the astronaut figurine though). Hope to be able to kill him tonight! Thanks again for the video!

[@Lonewolf.wildcamping]

Yeah I got did the exact same about to try now for a second go

[@dynamitekid666]

How did you get the house key? Thought it was after you defeated him

[@sharifbaker]

@@dynamitekid666 the house key is in another room save phrike for after u find the key

[@MainlyYeezy]

Had the game since release & still haven't beat the first level. Such a soul crushing, humbling game. I love it

[@cookiemonster3420]

All I can say is thank you man you are the only person that has good information that actually helped

[@AshenOneGaming]

No probably mate! Have fun 😄

[@HXD90]

Are you the guy that has the monster truck that costs more than your house?

[@cookiemonster3420]

@@HXD90 no

[@tonygong7850]

Finally beat him yesterday because of this video. Thank you!

[@treymaddox6327]

Beat him on my first try after putting the game down for a few months because of your strategy video. Very well explained thank you good sir!!

[@bigmike7133]

I felt like I won the the Super Bowl when I beat the first boss 😂

[@AshenOneGaming]

Ha nice one Mike!

[@COOCHIEMANE28]

like i won a championship game.

[@movement6671]

I had this game wrapped up in plastic for months. A weeks ago decided to give it a try…. Damn this is addictive. Housemarque really did a strong job in creativity, visuals, gameplay and replayability. Damn good game! And nice channel I found because of it ;) great vids mate

[@surfboy87]

dude thank you so much this was insanely helpful. its hard to learn the patterns when you die constantly and it takes forever to get back to the boss with a decent setup. beat on the 3rd try after watching this!!! lifesaver

[@robbycross3265]

I'm about to start my 3rd try now, almost too nervous to jump in the hole. Aahhhhhh

[@TheHekstar]

Defeated Phrike on my 2nd try after watching this video. Thx for this

[@DjFundizzle]

Just got him on 2nd try after watching this. Thank you

[@sambo7648]

Thanks for the guide dude! Finally defeated him today after about 8-10 deaths 😂 Let’s see what the other boss fights are going to be like…

[@DoomscrollingHub]

Thanks for the video! I killed him first time with this method, never died by him before so your guide was very efficient!!

[@gatorr4life]

Side to side is what finally got me over the hump with this fight. Just have to keep going back and forth. Great video, thank you!

[@justbrandon3278]

Beat him on the first try thanks to your calming video!! Thank you!

[@benjaminmealer2618]

First time I got to use a 5 level weapon against him and still got stomped on the third due to his dash attack... It's a fair fight but man this game takes getting used to.

[@farbrormelker1558]

This video gave me the confidence I needed to beat this boss (on my second try!)

[@phillipminer3554]

The first two phases I found quite easy. It’s that third phase that really trips me up for some strange reason. That melee attack Phrike does hits for *so* much damage, I don’t even think Flex Tape can fix it.

[@jamesh5611]

THANK YOU! Watched this a couple of times this morning, got home - beat Phrike 1st time. Will be back to check the next boss if needs be.

[@jinjinpyo28]

Finally beat him. Thanks to this guide, it makes calmer when fighting because I can telegraph his moves and not panic dodge.

[@goleksak]

Thanks so much man! So many wipes until I found your vid....First clear after I watched it!

[@michaelnorman7877]

Man, I haven't even made it to the 1st boss yet and I'm already tired of dying. Lol. Thanks for the video.

[@jeremiahola7304]

I beat him first try as well, man I love this game. Great video btw

[@mkb285]

Thanks. I was having trouble with dealing with the sweeping lazer; didn't realize you could just jump and dash past it.

[@-Jake]

Got him on first life! (Reconstructor respawn gave me 2 tries) Deffff could not have down without you, thank you!! I just watched your video with volume, then on mute pretending I was playing, practicing dodge times. Again, thank you!!

[@renatoschmidt7066]

I'm glad I found your video. I watched it multiple times and managed to succesfully kill phrike while being hit by him only three times. Thanks very much for this quality content.

[@Kiddo_williams]

“No one” Ashen: “Very easy” Me: been trying for days and still getting destroyed.

[@WhiteHawk77]

Thanks man, after trying to kill him about 8 times I got it the next try easy after watching this.

[@kavithaariyabandu3111]

You are a life saver ! Beat this boss on the first go thanks to your guide 🙏

[@davenunn3333]

Thank you. I've been having trouble with this. Watched this failed couple of times but finally did it. By end I was repeating what you said. Cheers 💪

[@deanybott]

Thanks!! I was close to throwing the dual sense at the wall

[@kungstu22]

Wow. that was JUST what I needed. So clear and so relaxed.

[@ethan8583]

How on earth do you have TWO Consumable Slots BEFORE killing the first boss?!! Please! I demand an answer!

[@casual_sky2]

My goodness! Thank you man! I swear I only beat Phrike because of this video... I'd failed 3 times before I finally got through. Thanks so much

[@mahinshahriar3983]

After my 3rd try, i was so frustrated. But with your tips for the third phase i finally beat him on the 4th try.

[@hawkeyebricks9905]

I've fought phrike several times. Every time getting destroyed during the 3rd round. Finally got a strong run going. Good max integrity, My best gun yet (3 star carbine), An astronaut figure and an integrity refill. I suspended my run to find a good KZbin video in hopes I wouldn't squander it. I found your video. I took a few deep breaths and I went to it and.. beat it! Had a sliver of health left but never used to astronaut. Thank you so much for the guide. I've been stuck on this for several days. Can't wait to see what comes next. Probably more rage quitting but oh well. I'm excited for it.

[@pedromejias4552]

Just out of curiosity, after you beat this monster, I hear there are more bosses if you lose to one of them do you have to fight this one again?

[@hawkeyebricks9905]

@pedromejias4552 No. Once you beat a boss the fight is optional from then on. I just beat the game yesterday and I never fought any of the bosses again after beating them for the first time.

[@pedromejias4552]

@hawkeyebricks9905 that's good news if the answer was yes I would have quit 🤣 although I'm still stuck trying to get this one 👀 got a revival parasite plus a large med kit just to be killed by the normal guys twice 🤡

[@hawkeyebricks9905]

@pedromejias4552 just keep moving. Dash around the room until you have space. Never let the big minibosses get close. As long as you're dashing you can't be hit.

[@Phattyfatfat]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Beat the boss 2nd try because of this amazing video ❤❤❤

[@asoto718]

Damn man I was having such a good run after jumping back in after a couple of years, and I completely panicked against him! Got to the 3rd phase and fell apart! Nice video.. I gotta get my shit together next time and follow your video😂

[@AshenOneGaming]

You got this mate!

[@kryptonic4641]

Let’s gooo beat him first try thanks to u

[@michaelhe2432]

Yes! I just beat him! Thanks Ashen, your guide was key for me. 👍🏻

[@LMGCRD]

Died twice fighting this annoying boss. The second time I had a dream setup, too. Watched this video and took him down first try! Thanks so much. RIP Phrike

[@Syedrafi8]

Thanks a lot, atlast i defeated phirke after 15 hours play as per your guidelines.

[@nCodeable]

Beat him first try. After watching your video. Thank you !

[@AshenOneGaming]

Great effort! ⚔️

[@bryb2644]

That was very easy after watching this, thank you.

[@01sevensix]

I don’t remember a sense of relief in boss fights like this since the 80s and 90s arcades.

[@AshenOneGaming]

Hell yeah. Classic stuff!

[@GruntOrBust]

*points towards the soulsborne games*

[@mog_3825]

You've played Returnal but haven't played Demon Souls on Ps5? O.0

[@GruntOrBust]

@@mog_3825 right? Man Demons Souls will feel like a cake walk after returnal.

[@mog_3825]

@@GruntOrBust I'd have to disagree on that. Returnal is comparable to a 'Super Easy mode' on Demon Souls. That shit is unforgiving.

[@ZaramayPR]

That was a Flawless victory my friend.

[@mattgoodman2687]

I beat him first try thanks to you. Much appreciated 😁

[@SHAH-UZER]

These kind of Tips are helpful, they helped me with Valkyre Queen (Im not sure how to write it) in God of War and now its my second time fighting this dude in Returnal btw very helpful vedio thanks 🤝

[@jamessunderland5366]

Thanks to you I managed to defeat the first boss, thank you!

[@TwinkyGlitten]

This video did get me through it though. It works as long as you can dodge his lasers, melee, and rings you're going to make it.

[@anomified]

Thanks so much for this, man. It took me two attempts at Phrike after watching this vid to beat him and it felt like ages. Your tips were really helpful!!!

[@AboveAll658]

Thanks bro! Cuz of you I just beat him easily. Thank you. I was stuck for days too. Subscribed!!!👍🏻

[@AshenOneGaming]

You legend! Cheers mate!

[@maxonaroll]

Rule #1 do not look at its health bar, just focus on the goddamn fight

[@W4r10ckm4n]

This. This is rule #1 for every game with Soulslike bosses. The boss HP doesn't matter, YOURS does. Focus on keeping it up.

[@A_New_Reality]

Cheers mate, I messed up my first time almost 2 months ago, finally just come back to the game and beat him on my second attempt 😅

[@grahamkelly8662]

On my 2nd try, I got him to about 5hp on last phase, and I died. So gutted. I think I’ll beat him but I need good luck on items, artefacts etc to help me. On last try, I had huge health, loads of Artefacts and 1 of them added speed and protection, when you do that overload quick reload. I was sure I had him. Everything was in my favour and dying when he had 5hp was crap. Especially as sometimes, I’ll start a run and it goes bad from the bloody start. 😭

[@AshenOneGaming]

Stick at it mate! You got this!

[@grahamkelly8662]

@@AshenOneGaming oh, I have a question. On 1St level, I keep coming across a room with a lock and if you shoot the eye or whatever, door opens. I can’t remember if I even tried it. On walking up to door, it says something like “there is unknown number of enemy behind this door and you can only leave, after clearing” Do you get some great items or something I’d you clear the room? And should I concentrate on beating first boss, before I go into this room?

[@grahamkelly8662]

@@AshenOneGaming I just beat him 😭 I had auto repair at low health and thankfully I didn’t get that low. I had large health pack that I was getting ready to use and used after I beat him. Wonder how far I get on next part 😭

[@fast2ghl]

I had only attempted phrike twice before watching this video - my first run I made it to the third phase but then died and same with the second attempt. After I watched this video for the first time - my next run (the third) I beat him first try with zero issues. He’s actually super easy lol but just doesn’t seem like it when you’re new to the game.

[@raymondclemmons4502]

Thank God someone finally broke down how to beat this guy. I’ve been stuck for a week now.

[@user-h5t1n]

Bro as soon i saw the phrike cut scene, i pressed my ps button and went on yt to look for ths vid 😂😂

[@AshenOneGaming]

Ha and did it work?

[@user-h5t1n]

@@AshenOneGaming dude u dont know how lucky i was.. i think i used a reconstructor early on and forgot, then i got Phrike to the last stage then died, and then the second time I barely defeated him 😥Thank you so muchh man 👍🏾

[@TheLazyIndianGamer]

Another tip: you can shoot at the eyes of those big eye monsters with the lights and they will close them briefly, allowing you to easily pass by. I should make a tips video as well. This is fun.

[@fordcliffy]

Thank you mate im finding myself linking this video to friends that would learn so much more from you 🤣🙏👍

[@TischNew43]

Amazing video. It’s like watching Messi play football when you are just kicking the ball in the park.

[@AshenOneGaming]

Ha that’s really kind of you mate! You got this, take him down! 💪👍

[@chrisgoods]

This was super clear and concise... nice vid. Liked the little extra details that you go over.. well done, have liked and followed. Time for the 2nd biome.... yikes !

[@AshenOneGaming]

You are welcome my very good friend!

[@chrisgoods]

@@AshenOneGaming Having now completed the game I've gone back and can now finish the boss with no upgrades and using the pistol. Funny bkwninstruggled so much. Once you work out the mechanics of the game and get used to it things become easier. Was stressful at the time though.. great game.

[@chadparkhill4064]

You made it look so easy I HAD to hit that subscribe button!

[@jbmurphy4]

Thanks for the tips. Just defeated him there now!

[@AshenOneGaming]

Careful now! Down with this sort of thing! - For some reason I feel like you’ll get this reference 😂😂

[@aakudev]

Thanks a lot, now thats what he feels what we all have been feeling!

[@RedCGaming]

I encountered him for the first time, and i got to the 2nd phase which caught me off guard and then I panicked noticing he had another phase. Lol I cant wait to go back

[@Lizzardking]

Cant believe I beat it on the first try. Thx for the tips!

[@dmoovemusic2861]

Just started playing this game. Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@dmoovemusic2861]

Just started playing this game. Thanks for the great video😎. Cheers!

[@geebaucham]

thanks for the tips man! I'll beat him tonight for sure

[@AshenOneGaming]

Let me know when you get him down mate!

[@robertdeadwyler6054]

Wow thanks a lot for the advice on telling when to dodge that's when he was doing damage to me, i finally beat him now lol

[@AshenOneGaming]

Nice one Robert! Hope you’re enjoying the game :)

[@zegzula]

Damn, nice run. Good tips!

[@GimikiGamer]

This helped me out a ton! Thanks sensei Ashen!

[@AshenOneGaming]

You’re welcome buddy!

[@alexochoa8415]

Thanks to your video I was able to beat the boss! Thanks bud!!

[@AshenOneGaming]

My Pleasure Alex!

[@surnamefirstname5277]

Great and clear summary, thank you!

[@engels1978]

I've killed this Boss 3rd try, and mine 6th run! So I think not so bad 😎 However I've finished quite a lot of Souls Like, including Lords of the Fallen, Dark Souls 3, Sekiro and many more... Oh, and I had Astronaut statue but managed without using it 😈 This guide is so clean! And yes, first phase is easy!

[@captaincrunch1707]

That figurine saved my run here. Seems like once you get hit then your balance goes haywire and the regularly avoidable stuff keeps hitting

[@laron.henderson]

Man thanks for this! I going to try again!

[@rodneykelly3889]

Is that what I have to look forward to man no way I’m beating that I’m 54 I’ll need to live forever to eventually beat that wow how amazing games can be to the developers wow

[@AshenOneGaming]

I think games these days are too easy. When I was a kid you were never meant to actually finish a game, that was a very rare thing 😂

[@feralcreature204]

This was so helpful thank you

[@anasshahid224]

Thank you for the guide, really helped 🙌😊

[@JoshuaHarrisTAB]

Beat it on my first try thanks to you. Salute!

[@carlosrodriguez2233]

I’ve been doing it all wrong, I’ve been facing him on in close combat and let me tell you that makes it a word of a difference more difficult

[@AshenOneGaming]

Ha yeah! I did same with second boss!

[@Daz1972.]

Good video my man , ive beaten him today & hopefully get some progress tomorrow on biome 2. SUBBED !!!! :)

[@AshenOneGaming]

Yeeees mate! Nice one!

[@SB0083]

If you got the Digital Deluxe, the the Electropylon Driver makes short work of him. Land a few shots, then dodge everything.

[@ARDBOD13D]

Woohoo just beat him first try thanks to your help cheers m8

[@AshenOneGaming]

Thanks to your skills more like 👍

[@Tumbledweeb]

This Phrike individual has got the most chiseled jawline I've ever beheld!

[@patrikzimmermann]

Watched your video before entering 😂 beat him first try ♥️ thanks haha

[@84jesterx]

thanks for the rundown on this.

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

I got to the boss for the first time and got it half way on its third bar. Just started playing this week. When it drops loads of orbs in the way I was done on its 3rd bar. I will try your tips, thanks.

[@KSMILE508]

This game has a weird aspect where I’ll die so many times and still am enjoying my time every time I have to restart from the beginning 😂

[@avitkori765]

I bet if Selene just played your audio in the boss fight, he would give tight hug.

[@AshenOneGaming]

Oh I wish Avit haha! How are you?

[@avitkori765]

@@AshenOneGaming I am fine. How are you bruv?

[@avitkori765]

You would be surprised to hear I cleared this boss in the first encounter. Thanks to your tips.

[@jannisvarangoulis7844]

Dude your a legend beat the boss on the second try🎉

[@ocgsage140]

Took me about 4 times to beat the first boss, then I beat the second boss on my first try 🥳

[@soulfire6906]

Similar here. Was 3 or 4 tries to kill the first boss. Then only one try for the second and third. It's the levels that's really difficult mainly, especially after act 1.