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[Noobcraft]

Question, technically isn't the waste of skin class the best since it allows you to level up straight from level 1 so you don't have to worry about increased costs that escalate for every level you go up since you're starting at level 1?

Waste of skin is level 4. Not one.

 

[Donthizz#]

edit;beaten

 

[ironcreed]

It depends, my friend who reviewed it is a huge veteran and didn't have a whole lot of trouble with some bosses that gave other reviewers a bit of pause. He finished the game in around 22 hours the first time and 16 the second time.

THAT BEING SAID, as he even admits in the review, there's tons of content out there that he most likely missed. There's so much hidden content, it's ridiculous. He couldn't even find a covenant on the first go around.

I don't doubt that he missed a lot. Some of the areas that I have seen are pretty damn big. The Souls games are known for masterful level design, but this is just taking it to the next level.

 

[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

YES! Finally a good one, will buy a PS4 this end of month i loved the souls series.

 

[nampad]

Seems like Sony's streak of bad reviewing games on PS4 is finally broken. To be fair, I think no one could expect something else as the Souls games were already the darlings of the community and critics alike.

 

[VanWinkle]

Are they much harsher?

I have got that impression from what I've observed this gen. Would you disagree?

 

[gotstrangepowers]

Ugh... when will this trend go away?

Reading the spoilers thread, ALOT of people are getting lost in the first several hours. Doesn't seem linear from all I've read.

 

[chozen]

Day 1 patch to fix performance issues/load times right?

 

[hohoXD123]

Where is chad warden?

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

This game is going to consume my life

Spoiler

and Soul

Scores are expected. Less than 90 minutes!

 

[Bunta]

Jim is the only one that has given it a perfect score so far?

No, according to Metacritic, so have Telegraph and Digital Spy.

 

[King Tubby]

Would like to see what improvements the Day 1 patch brings/brought. Hopefully it alleviates the load times, because that is an issue I've noticed from pre-release streams.

 

[rNilla]

Must... not... watch... videos...

Bloodborne - GameSpot Plays
Erick and Brad Shoemaker try their hands at Bloodborne the next coming of Dark Souls.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Jim is the only one that has given it a perfect score so far?

No. There are 3 in the OP
Edit 5

 

[WarpathDC]

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/580193579840057344

@yosp: （´-`）.｡oO（I feel like crying

I feel like crying too as my preload is dial up era speeds right now (i'm on 100/25 tier too)

Bloodbourne is bringing both gaffers and servers to their knees.

 

[Jonm1010]

Incredible scores. I am feeling the hype rise. I was going to try and wait to buy it til I finished a few games in my backlog but I don't think I can resist.

Looks like this is about to be a generational classic.

It is unfortunate though to see what seems like a clickbait review with some pretty throwaway criticisms that don't hold up to logical scrutiny.

For what seems like it is a universally praised piece of work the Armond White's of the world are pretty annoying to see hurt - even if only a little - the aggregate score that matters so much in this industry.

 

[Schweinehund]

Seems like Sony's streak of bad reviewing games on PS4 is finally broken. To be fair, I think no one could expect something else as the Souls games were already the darlings of the community and critics alike.

I thought infamous got good reviews.

Glad this is a critical hit though.

 

[Linearskillz]

So I take it this is a good game huh? Guess I know what I'm buying tomorrow.

 

[Zaventem]

Above Dark Souls 2 which it sjould be!

 

[Clockwork5]

Well then. This might be a long ride for me

 

[garginator850]

I can't wait

 

[Freshmaker]

I'm waiting on Biogamergirl.

 

[Mung]

Jim is the only one that has given it a perfect score so far?

Nope. Check the OP.

 

[The Sarcastic Dude]

this might win GOTY

No way. It'll be MGSV, Zelda U or Halo 5.

 

[Hypemaster]

It's going up.

 

[TetraGenesis]

Guys, we should start pulling choice quotes from the reviews for LiK to add to the OP so they don't have to do the work.

 

[May16]

http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/bloodborne

Bloodborne may feel like a shapeshifted offshoot of the Souls series, but it remains a beast which carries that elite badge of honor for those who can slay it.

4/5

 

[TheExecutive]

I have got that impression from what I've observed this gen. Would you disagree?

I dont have the data but I would tend to agree with you. Much harsher than last generation.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Seems like Sony's streak of bad reviewing games on PS4 is finally broken. To be fair, I think no one could expect something else as the Souls games were already the darlings of the community and critics alike.

For AAA I agree about the bad reviews but not with indies on ps4

 

[IvorB]

Here's mine btw. http://www.rpgsite.net/review/4189-bloodborne-review

RPG Site - 9

That was an interesting read, thanks. Is there loot in the Chalice dungeon or is it just for thrills?

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

This is looking to be the first non Wii U exclusive that really turns some heads.

 

[Lunar15]

I don't doubt that he missed a lot. Some of the areas that I have seen are pretty damn big. The Souls games are known for masterful level design, but this is just taking it to the next level.

There's a lot of paths that are completely obscured by barrels and boxes that are outrageously easy to miss. The level design also gives way to a lot of corridors that look incredibly similar to one another, so it's hard to tell if you've been one way or not.

He's really excited about going a third round to find more of the stuff he's missed. We both agreed that there could easily be upwards of 40+ hours in the base game (as in, discounting pvp). He didn't note the time as a negative, despite how short it was for him compared to other games. He acknowledged the breadth of content left to tackle, but that the core game had basically proven itself to him enough to write the review.

 

[Kwansu Dudes]

Glad to see this game is getting good scores. Good job Miyazaki + From!

 

[fastmower]

I am even more pumped after seeing these reviews!!!!

 

[sn00zer]

Kind of neat Sony and MS picked their exclusive mercenaries with FROM and Platinum... Im kind of loving giving lower budget devs a shit ton of money to make a game to compete with the other consoles

 

[Reset]

I thought infamous got good reviews.

Glad this is a critical hit though.

Infamous Second Son was in the 80s iirc
This is the first game to be in the 90s that isn't a remaster

 

[OsirisBlack]

Looking very good.

 

[hawk2025]

That was an interesting read, thanks. Is there loot in the Chalice dungeon or is it just for thrills?

Please answer that in spoiler tags

 

[Thoraxes]

Holy fuck these scores, potentially one of the all time greats?

As far as all time rankings go it's not high enough, however for this gen definitely.

It's kind of exciting to see such a well-reviewing game that isn't on a Nintendo platform for the first time in forever.

 

[Jamix012]

I thought infamous got good reviews.

Glad this is a critical hit though.

80 Metacritic isn't BAD by any means, but it's not one of a kind like this is looking like it might turn to out to be.

 

[Simply Sami]

No way. It'll be MGSV, Zelda U or Halo 5.

No chance of Halo 5. Maybe Arkham Knight and the witcher 3 along with the two you mentioned.

 

[Skulldead]

Sony must be really happy... really great move they have made !

 

[BlackBuzzard]

Wouldn't be surprised if Sony is planning to

They cant From has been bought by Kadokawa games, well 80% of its shares.

 

[pager99]

I notice alot of reviews in progress are because of a lack of time with multiplayer and chalice dungeons when did them features go live

 

[ThomasCro]

I am actually mad that I now have a reason to buy a PS4 earlier than I expected.

 

[Vire]

Dropped to 93 cause of Game Revolutions 8.

ohnoes

 

[Derpyduck]

Ah ok. Shame.

It's a Souls game. If you don't like them yet, this isn't going to change your mind. Unless of course you disliked them because of how much they force you to turtle. You won't be turtling in Bloodborne. It's very offensive minded.

 

[Super_Cobra]

Actual quote about the graphics:

This review is a joke. Please tell me it's not going to metacritic

 

[RyanDG]

So is this game more around 22 hours or 40+?

And framerate isnt too bad is it? Any word on if it's getting patched like the load times?

I was also curious about the level variety since we've only been shown one place, but I'm going in blind.

With just the last boss left, my playthrough time is sitting at 31 hours.

My first playthrough of Dark Souls 1 clocked in at 42 hours before the last boss.

Framerate isn't horrible. There are a few hiccups, but nothing as appalling as an entire area chugging to 10 fps for a good 2-3 hour segment of the game.

 

[brickarts295]

So where in the hell is the EDGE review?