but the game won't be in 4k though...
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New Bloodborne gameplay trailer
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but the game won't be in 4k though...
I remember seeing march 31st release on psn before it changed to coming soon.
ArkkAngel007
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Don't forget Arkham Knight.
CarbonByGravity
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I heard that almost immediately! Yes!!
Morrigan Stark
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Also, is it just me or is there a new type of dodge? The classic roll is back (seen at 1:08), but I saw a sort of quick sidestep at 1:03 too. That could really be awesome; a dodge that's not quite as efficient as, say, rolling completely, but perhaps one that consumes less stamina and therefore can be spammed a bit more to remain mobile during the intense and aggressive combat...?
I need this game. NAO
This is one game where I couldn't care less if there's aliasing or low-res textures or not enough AO or whatnot. The art direction is just too good for me to care.
Also, is it just me or is there a new type of dodge? The classic roll is back (seen at 1:08), but I saw a sort of quick sidestep at 1:03 too. That could really be awesome; a dodge that's not quite as efficient as, say, rolling completely, but perhaps one that consumes less stamina and therefore can be spammed a bit more to remain mobile during the intense and aggressive combat...?
I need this game. NAO
Misterinenja
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So am I right in that RPG elements seem heavily stripped?
Didn't see any damage numbers pop up (might be because zooming in?)
Also weapon / armor options seem quite limited at this point from what we've been shown.
Didn't see any damage numbers pop up (might be because zooming in?)
Also weapon / armor options seem quite limited at this point from what we've been shown.
Those screens look rough. Definitely looks better in motion.
I think you didn't see any damage numbers and such pop up because the gameplay was hudless for the sake of the presentation.
But you might be on to something about the weapon/armor stuff. Looks like way too much time was put into the design of the cloak and weapon to be ditched after 30 minutes of play time. I get the feeling that there will be an upgrade system instead but that the design will stay the same, with maybe a few variations.
Honestly something I could live with. MOST of the armour in Dark Souls looked a little silly tbh
Not sure about having the same weapon throughout the whole game though. On a technical level it could be just as awesome/even better if there is some sort of great upgrade mechanic, but might get a little boring just seeing the same design.
All speculation of course.
Agreed. The visual style is really fantastic, I'm already sold.
Morrigan Stark
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There was no HUD either. This is early footage and probably customized to look better for a trailer.
And pretty much every trailer for the Souls games showed the same standard knight in fluted/elite/Faraam set, yet we have Fashion Souls after all. I wouldn't worry about it.
hellmonkey
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Gaf has been down all day for me. First time getting in. I feel this is appropriate.
MADGAME
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My question was more related to how much diversity we will see with weapons/armor/customization, as opposed to verifying the one new weapon and hat we saw. I'm curious of the depth of customization and how robust the weapon arsenal will be.
The HUD was turned off and they always demo these games with a general set of armor.
Stone Ocean
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They clearly haven't fully implemented the HUD yet, I wouldn't worry.
And they've said there would be quite a few armor and weapon choices - less weapons than past games but they'd be more fleshed out with the transformation mechanic.
The H.U.D.-less gameplay does look pretty nifty though, especially with a game as atmospheric as this.
Fun Factor
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Period!
Muppet of a Man
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CyberPunked
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They're upscaled from 1080p. I play at 4K and even without AA you don't get as much aliasing as in those "4K" screenies.
I wonder how the whole weapon system works, looks interesting.
You can already turn off the hud for the Souls games, though.
You can already turn off the hud for the Souls games, though.
How dare you 1-up me with the correct wording of H.U.D. I'm just LAZY!
Yeah it looked sweet. Wouldn't mind if the H.U.D was stripped even more than in Dark Souls tbh. Damage numbers are fine, but make the equipment hud really small/more transparent.
I know you can turn it off in Dark Souls. I actually want it there to help me, just in a very minimal style.
Shmuely Bully
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I'm sure the gameplay will be awesome, but I just wanted to note how amazing the architecture in this game is..like really, really amazing. It's beautifully creepy and foreboding.
Relaxed Muscle
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From Software has the best art direction of the industry.
This looks incredible, diminishing returns my ass.
This looks incredible, diminishing returns my ass.
Justice_Bolt
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Holy shit! Look so good! :O
bananafactory
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C-team confirmed?
Misterinenja
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Okay I see.
I kinda figured it might be a conscious effort to move further towards character action to differentiate it from Dark Souls.
Stratosphere
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Mother of God....
Was that the maidens voice I heard in the trailer??!??!
Was that the maidens voice I heard in the trailer??!??!
quik killa
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I cannot wait for this.
Diminishing returns exists on the technical side for everything.
But like you sort of alluded to, art direction/cinematography/photographic framing etc is all way more important. Doesn't hurt that the actual technical side of this game seems to look pretty damn sweet, 30fps aside.
I know, but making the default H.U.D. a bit more minimal certainly wouldn't hurt.
How dare you 1-up me with the correct wording of H.U.D. I'm just LAZY!
Yeah it looked sweet. Wouldn't mind if the H.U.D was stripped even more than in Dark Souls tbh. Damage numbers are fine, but make the equipment hud really small/more transparent.
I know you can turn it off in Dark Souls. I actually want it there to help me, just in a very minimal style.
Haha, yeah I completely agree. It's just that I found the default H.U.D. in Dark Souls to be a bit too overblown. I feel like they could work on making it a little more minimal without detracting too heavily from providing the player with information they need to know.
Last Uchiha
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Why this game is soooooo AMAZING? why?
General Lee
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Bloodborne really seems to be an answer to most of my hopes on how to improve the souls games, or at least they haven't yet shown all the things I hated in the previous games. I'm afraid though they'll be there just as surely as that ladder climbing sound. It'd be ok for a couple of things, but From seems to like to recycle half the things from their old games. Can't wait to play the gothic setting with yet another katana that transforms into a washing pole...
I really hope it'll be at least a solid 30 this time. Even dks2 on ps3 was horrible at times. The game doesn't look particularly impressive in terms of graphics, so one could expect it to be 60 fps, as long as it were any other developer.
I really hope it'll be at least a solid 30 this time. Even dks2 on ps3 was horrible at times. The game doesn't look particularly impressive in terms of graphics, so one could expect it to be 60 fps, as long as it were any other developer.
Glass Rebel
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Game of GamesCom so far. Holy shit. Seems to be even more up my ally than Souls. From just knows how to create a compelling and unique world.
flatearthpandas
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Atmosphere and creatures look absolutely fucking amazing. Not sure about the gameplay but I'll trust all the praise for the Souls games and reconfirm a day one purchase.
I like the look of this, like an extreme (not 90s extreme) exaggerated grimdark Souls game, certainly refreshing after Dark Souls 2, which was a bit too bright (not talking about the lighting engine either, just a bit too colourful)
I doubt it. It's charming in a way, I'm pretty sure some sounds and animations have been reused since DeS up to DS2. It reminds me of how Quintet games on the SNES had a lot of reused sound effects
I doubt it. It's charming in a way, I'm pretty sure some sounds and animations have been reused since DeS up to DS2. It reminds me of how Quintet games on the SNES had a lot of reused sound effects
bananafactory
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This city looks like how I imagined Barkerville (home of the werewolves) to look, if it was a real place.