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Bloodborne gameplay : The first 18 minutes
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And responses like this probably contribute to why I've never played them.
TimeEffect
Member
This is what I loved in both Demon's and Dark.
You could find little hidden pathways and connect the world!
I have no problem with Demon's styled worlds because they had great replayability and design, especially if they bring back the world tendencies
THe_DeiCiDe
Member
Arcane stat?
The Souls community is generally a bunch of insufferable, arrogant, condescending assholes, but that should be obvious by now.
2 of the 3 paths out of Firelink Shrine in DkS1 are the "wrong" way to go, so you can fumble your way to the right path with enough time.
DkS2 is a bit more forgiving in that regards, because, if you go somewhere, you can reasonably handle things -- IF you're skillful enough to beat the enemies there, i.e. the big knights in the sunken city seem harder, and are harder than the other main path, but are completely reasonable at SL1 if you know what you're doing. The same can't be said for invincible ghosts in DkS1.
In DeS, only one of the five paths was "wrong" to start off, because you didn't have the herbs necessary in bulk to deal with repeat poisonings in the Valley of Defilement.
I can feel your pancake eyes inside me. But seriously, shades of Demon's Souls for sure.
Being more action oriented, probably theres no AGI parameter. Wonder if theres burden too.
Nope. Not gonna watch. I see no reason to spoil the first 18 minutes of the game. I'd prefer to see an entire level from the middle than the very beginning. Who wants to begin a highly anticipated game and have to play an area they're already familiar with?
Gimme some gifs and screens though. Those inventory pics got me creamy ova' here.
Gimme some gifs and screens though. Those inventory pics got me creamy ova' here.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
What do you mean by what's the point?
After the first 5 minutes its basically the same we saw in multiple playthoughs and in the beta.
xplicitone
Member
That menu image looks just like Dark Souls.
It took me like 10 tries to beat the first boss of Dark Souls and that felt like such an accomplishment. Then I heard that was the easiest one and got turned off. I like a challenge but it took so long just to get back to the boss when you lost. I should probably give it more time, but I'm already more interested in this game. Hmm
It took me like 10 tries to beat the first boss of Dark Souls and that felt like such an accomplishment. Then I heard that was the easiest one and got turned off. I like a challenge but it took so long just to get back to the boss when you lost. I should probably give it more time, but I'm already more interested in this game. Hmm
They gave you two free transient curses at the beginning. Taking them on one by one isn't too bad. I lucked out and got a jagged dagger from the first few.
But it's great that they let you go the "wrong" way though. Makes up for very interesting routes and builds early on. I hope the same is true for Bloodborne.
Having all the equipment you'll need for the rest of the game in the first 20 minutes is pretty damn great.
Dude, you're making this so hard
I mean i'm very hyped (as always) for the game, but it's just sad how bad From Software is from a technical perspective. There is no reason why this game shouldn't run with 60fps on a PS4. I got no problem with the graphics (even if they're very similar to DS) but going back to 30fps sucks
RoadHazard
Gold Member
That sounds acceptable if true. Although I don't know how I feel about warping. Part of the challenge and joy of DkS was just learning to navigate the world. That feeling of glorious epiphany when discovering how to quickly get back to a place that was previously a long and hard struggle to get to. If you can simply warp to any location you've visited it seems like much of that would be lost.
ChosenPredator
Banned
not sure why anyone would watch this i think 100 percent of gaf wants this game to go unspoiled lol
SweetJohnnyCage
Member
The alpha didn't have these shortcuts, and there's a few more streets that weren't there either. Nor were the NPCs, or the menus, or some of the item drops.
Chaos2Frozen
Member
It's no big deal to me, it's only the intro,
There is also an "arcane" looking tab on the menu, 2nd from right:
Could be anything I guess.
Magic is exist in Yharnam, but I think it's either not as prevalent as in Souls games or they are too strong to be commonplace, hence the lack of mage class (my assumption) .
nelsonroyale
Member
Visuals look much better than DS. It looks like a next gen version of that engine sure...but it clearly looks next gen. Combined with the art, this is in my opinion easily one of the best looking games so far.
There's nothing great about thinking you can handle an area, and legitimately not being able to do so due to subtle, near-impossible-to-defer progress gating. That too strongly promotes people to seek outside help/information.
I vastly, vastly, prefer DkS2 "skill-based" gating mechanics. If you kill Dragon Rider as your first boss, then there are 4 different routes to progress through the game mechanics. There's a clear gradient in difficult, but if you know what you're doing, you could easily do them in any order you choose.
Two is enough if you've already beaten the game, but as a first-time player, heading there from the start,they're essentially worthless.
Because it was too good and only 18 min revealed almost nothing IMO.
Stone Ocean
Member
I don't want to see anything but I also want to see everything you feel me
Oh yes, you're right, so if you consider that spoilers, dont look.
Btw, IGN Spain says that the game will come not only subbed but also dubbed, so if its true it will probably be the case also for other EU languages...
You explore. Try possible routes until you run into certain death, treasure, or a locked door that seems to require you to complete things somewhere else. The most accurate comparison is something like a 3D version of Super Metroid or a Castlevania game in the style of Symphony of the Night.
The point is a sense of danger, excitement, and discovery. The Souls series (and Bloodborne) are games about venturing into the unknown and triumphing against daunting odds.
Near the beginning of the game, most areas branch off via 1-3 obvious paths. Later on you wind up opening shortcuts that link later areas to earlier ones, or serve as paths to completely new places. You get an intuitive sense of where you need to go to progress through story hints, the relative strength of the enemies, and just how far an area is from your starting point.
The most "aimless" part of the series is around 60% of the way through Dark Souls where there are four major objectives you can complete in any order, but the game tips you off about where they are and also gives you the ability to warp between bonfires (checkpoints) to speed up the process.
I agree that people can be really obnoxious about these games, but please don't let that dissuade you. The Souls series contains some of the best games in recent memory.
GayForMaster
Banned
Looks amazing! Please avoid the comments section though, as it's absolutely disgusting and full of fanboy comments.
Basically.
About the only thing I feel spoiled on is the menu system and how you get to "Nexus" for the first time.
Personally I'm more excited for Jeff Greens walkthrough now and the first utterance of "TRANSFUSAL!"
GiantBreadbug
Member
Anyone care to give me a general "what's going on here" for Bloodborne, or give me a link? Like, what's happening in this world, who's the protagonist, all that jazz?
I haven't been paying a whole lot of attention but I am very interested in playing this. I started (but never finished) Dark Souls.
I haven't been paying a whole lot of attention but I am very interested in playing this. I started (but never finished) Dark Souls.
I thought it wouldn't be but i guess the mobs in the street speaking phrases are a good enough reason.
cormack12
Gold Member
Visuals look amazing and 90% of the game appeals to me, but as soon as that boss drops in with the massive health bar and the player doing invincible frame rolls, all I think of is tedium :/ I actually liked DaS until the Capra Demon and bailed. Tried to go back but just couldn't be bothered in the end.
Still not sure about this one way or the other for my personal tastes. Hope there's a demo - might rent it first actually.
Still not sure about this one way or the other for my personal tastes. Hope there's a demo - might rent it first actually.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
So.... no mage class? Should I finally man up and go full melee? Damn, this is gonna be good.
game intro, npcs, a nexus, and more completed map
schwabdizzle
Banned
I never played a Souls game and this game will be my first. I never been so excited to yell at my TV in frustration.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Haven't played DkS2, but my understanding is that the world is designed sort of like a wheel, with more or less linear "spokes" leading out in different directions from the central hub, in contrast to the wonderfully confusing and rewarding "mess" that is DkS's world. Correct? And this seems to be more like DkS2, except that the hub isn't actually part of the larger world? Again, disappointing. Won't stop me from getting the game I guess, but I don't know why they wouldn't sick with what worked so well in DkS (and which everyone seems to have liked better).
The whole month will have Bloodborne news from IGN, this is just the first.
Clockwork5
Member
Minimal UI is a blessing and I love the setting and art direction. Creepy. I am a little concerned at the apparent wealth of healing items at the player's disposal but it still looks fun to play.