Tbh compared to the base game the DS2 dlc were all 3 of them a vast improvement. I think they certainly learnt.
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Dark Souls III [Opening Cinematic]
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Tbh compared to the base game the DS2 dlc were all 3 of them a vast improvement. I think they certainly learnt.
That's interesting. Do you have a link to this interview?
Ivory King was... not as good. In my opinion, of course.
That's awesome! I know some people don't like Miyazaki worship around here, but goddamn. Best game designer in this industry, by far.
SmashN'Grab
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I definitely felt his absence in Dark Souls 2, though I still enjoyed the game. This one could be spectacular, though. I have a very good feeling about it.
That actually explains why a guy like Sakuraba can create such amazing tracks at times, and lame ass tracks at other times (Like, A *lot* of Tales tracks). Some of his DS2 tracks were kind of weak and were generally weaker than the first game's.
Kitamura's tracks were great though.
Kitamura's tracks were great though.
Not surprised at Miyazaki's style being "complete control". Definitely shows in the difference in cohesion/believably between DS1/Bloodborne and DS2.
CenturionKei
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztPGThfD_GY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub-bg-rmEF4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFrcmJQencc
These show you how wrong you are. Dark Souls 2 had a fantastic OST.
Bloodporne
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Ever since the Nexus soundtrack change to balls-out church organs in Demon's Souls, I've been dying for them incorporate more of it somewhere along the line.
I'd also really love to hear a return of atypical boss music like this instead of predictably big and dramatic music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA-bGE6ZFAk
I'd also really love to hear a return of atypical boss music like this instead of predictably big and dramatic music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA-bGE6ZFAk
The two first (and all of the DLC music) was done by Kitamura, not Sakuraba.
Vendrick and Aldia's fight on Dark 2.
Gerhman
I said *some*. And I usually defend DS2 against the vitriol it generates :lol.
Sir Alonne is a Kitamura track, by the way.
Edit: Beaten.
AgentOtaku
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Agreed
Bloodporne
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Even if you make the new SOTFS ending canon, I don't think the Bearer of the Curse is free from the curse. He still has to rely on the crown. The only being we can assume is free from the curse is Aldia because, well, he's a flame now.
Btw I wonder if the crown from the DS3 waifu is the same that the one of the Bearer of the curse (hence why her crown has some kind of power and that dark aura thing).
Mr. Poolman
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It looks like it!
I'm one of the few who liked DS2's lore!, I want to see how it all fits on DS3.
SargerusBR
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Correct, the Bearer still is Undead, but cannot become a Hollow anymore, thus becoming an immortal similar to Seath while he was in possesion of the Primordial Crystal. That is why i believe the Unkindled have a connection to the Bearer in some form.
Isn't this only if he's wearing the crown? that's what I meant
UnwrittenZero
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I liked the opening starting to get pumped for this started a fresh run of dark souls 2 on ps4. Going for a caster build this time maybe I'll plat it before the US release. I wish dark souls was remastered on ps4 and demon souls never played that one.
Polioliolio
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Hyped. I'd like to pretend 2 didn't exist, and now I can!
You missed the rest of the post where it was established that it doesn't.
Polioliolio
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Hm. Well, maybe getting some Miyazaki flavor over it will make it gel better.
CountAntonius
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The Xtortionist
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Gormless Noodle
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So it's just someone playing the first Dark Souls in the lead up to 3.
Edit: Beatennnnn
Polioliolio
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Looks cool, but still not feeling the hype. The series fatigue is real for me.
I'm not feeling intense hype either. It's more that I know I'll still dig it once it releases and I'm playing the game, and I'm somewhat confident that a lot of my issues with 2 will be revised and solved.
Looking forward to a King's Field or something relatively new and the end of Dark Souls, after this game.
Already Torn
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I mean, what would they do to make it a "true" sequel to 2? Two is a forgettable nothing story.
1: Sets up the universe, the first time the first flame ever needs to be rekindled (well second counting Gwyn), the end of an era.
*This happens over and over across millennia, there's always someone to relight the first flame like in Dark Souls 1 since the Dark Lord ending is now not canon anymore*
2: It happens again
3: From the looks of things, it can't happen again so now this is the real deal end of everything.
It seems like more of a direct sequel to 1 because 2 didn't introduce anything significant. I'm sure we'll see maybe like an item that belonged to Vendric or see a giant like the ones in DSII but other than that there's not much you can do. But it makes more sense for them to remember Gwyn because he was the first of them all. Everything that happens in DS2 would just be more of the same, like all of the intermittent fire linking a and great lords between DS1 and 2.
AzureFlame
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I'm really excited for this game but that was a dissapointing opening, it's like DS1's but less impressive.
Robot Pants
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This is a good thing. Like someone said above me, 2 is a forgettable nothing story that tried to be mysterious just to be mysterious and nothing really added up.
It's better we forget about it and pretend it didn't happen. I'm ok with the few things they are taking from it though. I however REAAALLLY don't like the Giants. Unless Miyzaki can redeem them. Which, if anyone can, he can.
I really hope we see more of the kind of stuff that made dark souls 1 such a masterpiece...
I would like some substantial secret areas, awesome lore, memorable bosses, huge great swords and great NPC's with convoluted story lines.
I liked dark souls 2 but it was lacking compared to 1. Can FROM rekindle (pun intended :-D) the magic that made the original dark souls and demon souls so great?
I would like some substantial secret areas, awesome lore, memorable bosses, huge great swords and great NPC's with convoluted story lines.
I liked dark souls 2 but it was lacking compared to 1. Can FROM rekindle (pun intended :-D) the magic that made the original dark souls and demon souls so great?
iRAWRasaurus
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Might as well post this here since this is the most recent active Dark Souls 3 thread. Anyways The Dark Souls 3 guide will have a Estus Flask Edition. Assuming the source is legit also in addition to the Collector's Edition. There is 400+ pages hard cover and a 92 pages journal in the Collector's Edition. More info about the Estus Flask Edition guide will be coming soon...
Looks cool, but still not feeling the hype. The series fatigue is real for me.
I was thinking the same thing whilst playing Bloodborne for the first time. At the end of BB I was feeling a little worn out and wanted to get it over with. But now with the DLC completed, Ebrietas pummeled first try on NG+, I cannot wait to delve into the new and latest installment of the Souls series.
No matter what other game I try, every small excuse is a good excuse to boot up BB and help some friends.
I want to quote myself here. Why am I bragging about pummeling Ebrietas first try on NG+? Is this what the Souls series does to you? Bragging rights? I feel the need to get a little recognition, even though the Ebrietas fight was no fun. Over leveled, probably. But I remember getting my ass handed to me on NG, a year ago.
I was a bit worried about fatigue when Dark Souls III was first announced, but then with the first gameplay trailer and the release of The Old Hunters, I knew it was nonsense. I can't get tired of it. If anything, what bothers me about the releases being so close is that it doesn't give me as much time as I want with each game before starting playing a new one. I still didn't use every single weapon in Bloodborne. PS4 doesn't tell you how much you've played your games, so I can't know about characters I've deleted, but only from the saves I have, I'm more than 230 hours in and still not even close to being tired.
Just yesterday I was playing Dark Souls I PVP in Oolacile and also did some fun shit in the Forbidden Woods on NG+3 with the Beast Claw + Embrace Rune. So good. It's a bit too strong, though, two Beast runes as well, I run over every boss with ease. Horse but hole in the DLC was one of the hardest fights in the game on my first try (I was on NG++), but knowing its moveset and using the Beast Claw, it didn't last a minute. I'm pretty sure he didn't even hit me.
Still my favorite boss in the game, SO FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOD. Definitely Top 5 in the series, possibly my favorite in the series. The Old Hunters was so well made and addressed most of the criticism the main game received so well that I'm already excited for whatever DLC they make for Dark Souls III. Really hoping they go that same route of making one big DLC instead of multiple releases. The Old Hunters by itself is nowhere near as big as the three Dark Souls II DLCs combined, but the difference from The Old Hunters to each individual areas is enough to make it worth it.
Just yesterday I was playing Dark Souls I PVP in Oolacile and also did some fun shit in the Forbidden Woods on NG+3 with the Beast Claw + Embrace Rune. So good. It's a bit too strong, though, two Beast runes as well, I run over every boss with ease. Horse but hole in the DLC was one of the hardest fights in the game on my first try (I was on NG++), but knowing its moveset and using the Beast Claw, it didn't last a minute. I'm pretty sure he didn't even hit me.
Still my favorite boss in the game, SO FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOD. Definitely Top 5 in the series, possibly my favorite in the series. The Old Hunters was so well made and addressed most of the criticism the main game received so well that I'm already excited for whatever DLC they make for Dark Souls III. Really hoping they go that same route of making one big DLC instead of multiple releases. The Old Hunters by itself is nowhere near as big as the three Dark Souls II DLCs combined, but the difference from The Old Hunters to each individual areas is enough to make it worth it.
Yeah I felt fatigue playing Bloodborne.Looks cool, but still not feeling the hype. The series fatigue is real for me.
They released too much Souls too quickly.
Having little hype may be a good thing though, I went into Bloodborne with far too much hype, and it didn't help.
Bots are better than you
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Last thing i remember reading is, yes, the Prestige Edition is sold out everywhere. Of course, some ppl might cancel, it's a load of money for a game, so you might be able to snag one if you're on the watch and lucky.
That's why i stopped playing Bloodborne the very second i finished the Old Hunters content, and haven't played any Souls game or games with similar setting and/or gameplay.
And the latest stuff got me hyped again, so, works for me.
Also wondering this, I mean the way the "pre order"-screen cuts off the intro seems so sudden.
Red Liquorice
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It's kind of unfair to wish this, but a part of me does just want DS3 to be a direct sequel to DS1 sidestepping 2 completely.
I know that's unrealistic, but I hope there really isn't too much of 2 referenced - I don't really think the story, setting or characters deserve much continuity. Like if one of the lords of Cinder is the Giant Lord and there's a few weapons or armour sets carried over that would be more than enough for me. I kind of want the OT to be titled "Dark Souls 3 |OT| - The Real Dark Souls 2."
ditto on that.
Bloodporne
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I never got my proper Dark Souls sequel, so I'm ready as fuck.
TeddyShardik
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I now have this stupid picture in my head with all the awakened Lords of Cinder sitting around the fire exchanging their stories and trying to outdo one another.
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Steve.1981
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...I really struggled with Demon's Souls, probably because it was my first Souls game, and gave up about 90% of the way through.
Dark Souls was probably more difficult but I was more adept at these games by that point. Still didn't manage to kill Gwyn.
I just recently gave up on Bloodborne (Nightmare of Mensis - Mergo's Loft) as it's just too difficult and I just don't have the time or inclination to keep plugging away at it...
Did you keep your saves? Because good god you're right there, on all 3 games. Don't walk away now! How can you have made it this far and gave up!? Why did you put yourself through all that, only to leave the job unfinished, right at the end, 3 times!!??