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[Sanctuary]

don't know why you wouldn't. gameplay and concept is fundamentally different from the souls games.

Dark Souls CLEARLY came off as Demon's Souls 2. I don't get that sense from Bloodborne at all.

It's technically a new IP, but it's still more Souls than not. So I guess then it's officially time to stop calling these games ARPGs and refer to them as other games have been for a while now: "Souls Like"?
I don't understand how you're not seeing the Demon's Souls influence here though, and not just because someone else mentioned it in a review. It was CLEARLY easy to see from the first reveal.

 

[system11]

Well that's doing pretty well. No sale for me because of the chromatic aberration, that effect rapidly makes me feel nauseous.

 

[Zaventem]

Except the guns, faster gameplay, no dependence on shields, setting, etc.

Spiritual successors dont need to be one for one, that's why they're spiritual.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Its really pissing me off that my friend constantly complains that there are no quality games on PS4 aside from Minecraft and the new batman game coming out soon.

I tried convincing him to get helldivers but he laughed at me and said it looks like a generic top down shooter. So now I am trying to convince him to get Bloodborne as its going to be amazing and he just laughed at me and said he will stay with mincecraft because its a better quality game and BloodBorne looks terrible and "janky"

I called him a complete fucking moron and we are no longer talking. True story.

It's probably for the best

 

[Ambition]

I called him a complete fucking moron and we are no longer talking. True story.

lol

 

[Poimandres]

Bloodborne is essentially a spiritual successor. Destiny and Halo are vastly different, Bloodborne and Souls are not. Bloodborne is as much a not sequel as DeSouls was to DkSouls. Which is okay because that's what people want.

It does have some pretty major differences though, especially the no-shields thing and setting. Spiritual successor is right. I feel like Demons + Dark were more closely related but we're basically splitting hairs here.

 

[Gestault]

Hell yes at those reactions.

 

[kayos90]

It's technically a new IP, but it's still more Souls than not.

It plays fundamentally different than Dark Souls. They have completely different design Philosophies.

 

[prwxv3]

I cant believe there are people trying to argue its not a new IP.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

destructoid reviewer said he finished the game in 32 hours on his first play. that sounds pretty fast considering the souls games took me probably twice that long on my first plays.

Yeah, that seems crazy. Dude must be a fucking Souls pro.

 

[ninjablade]

Fuck yes, buying this after I come back from my trip to colombia.

 

[Gleethor]

This thread made me download bloodborne and I've never played a souls game before. I did however love both of From's Lost Kingdoms games on Gamecube.

 

[Kurdel]

I cant believe there are people trying to argue its not a new IP.

People don't know what IP means.

 

[The Artisan]

So like a 94?

I mean that I'm predicting at the lowest it'll be a 93 and at most a 96.

 

[MavFan619]

I cant believe there are people trying to argue its not a new IP.

Uncharted and TLOU have similarities, TLOU totally not a new IP

 

[Verder]

Lol at the 7.5.

That's still good in my book though

 

[Alebrije]

Meristation ( Spain / México ) : 9.3 Excellent.


One of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 is already among us. Crown of Souls saga but building your own way. More offensive, visceral and terrifying. Bloodborne way into a world of nightmares, creatures and insane. And death in spades.


http://www.meristation.com.mx/playstation-4/bloodborne/analisis-juego/1984737

 

[brandonh83]

Its really pissing me off that my friend constantly complains that there are no quality games on PS4 aside from Minecraft

I called him a complete fucking moron

Justice.

 

[lt519]

I wonder how well this will sell. Souls has always seemed pretty niche, but for some reason there's a ton of hype... or maybe that's just on GAF/gaming sites. Maybe there's not much mainstream hype.

It's GAF and the gaming press, its still not a mainstream genre and the difficulty is high. I honestly wouldn't expect it to place in the top twenty in sales this year especially considering it's ps4 only.

 

[Dylan Sexbang]

Except the guns, faster gameplay, no dependence on shields, setting, etc.

That's like saying because Halo 2 had dual wielding, it isn't a Halo game.

Spoiler

I guarantee someone has said that

. Besides that, Bloodborne is an expansion upon Souls that's why I use Spiritual Successor. The Souls foundation is there in every way. Which is totally okay, because this game is going for the Souls audience. Because it is a Souls game. If this game hadn't gone Sony exclusive it probably would be called Blood Souls or something or rather.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Well that's doing pretty well. No sale for me because of the chromatic aberration, that effect rapidly makes me feel nauseous.

Why not get a friend to shareplay it to you to see how your stomach handles it to decide?

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I cant believe there are people trying to argue its not a new IP.

to be fair it's basically a spiritual successor to the Souls series from what we've seen.

 

[IAmRandom31]

i imagine this is Shu at the moment

 

[Pit]

I am indescribably happy. I'd advise you all NOT to go read Dan Stapleton's tweets about the game, too. Congrats GAF, enjoy this one

 

[jblank83]

destructoid reviewer said he finished the game in 32 hours on his first play. that sounds pretty fast considering the souls games took me probably twice that long on my first plays.

Nothing wrong with 32 hours.

Just means more replays, new game pluses, speed runs, and whatnot.

 

[zackmorris]

Damn, the hype is real.

 

[The Artisan]

TLoU
Halo 3

Just off the top of my head.

my bad I meant this gen**

 

[Animator]

destructoid reviewer said he finished the game in 32 hours on his first play. that sounds pretty fast considering the souls games took me probably twice that long on my first plays.

You can finish souls games in less than 4 hours or you can finish them in 150. I doubt he explored everything bloodborne has to offer.

 

[HeelPower]

Really love hearing about the interconnected levels. It makes the sense of discovery so very rewarding. Can't wait for tomorrow!

Is the game seamless open world like Dark Souls ? Or more like Demon's Souls areas ?

Not that it matters...Pre-order was locked months ago lol

 

[Mikel1015]

Hmm I'm surprised Gamespot gave this game a 9 after giving Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze a 6 because it was "Too Hard"

 

[Dr.brain64]

Hmmm does it have an easy mode??

(serious question)

 

[Heel]

So I just went to pre order on best buy....


"We're sorry. Due to high demand this item is sold out and has been removed from your order"

This is for in-store pickup.

What the fuck

I had the same problem on Friday, so I ordered it shipped instead. It still hasn't shipped.

Tried in-store pickup again tonight for kicks, same problem.

More demand than expected maybe? Who knows.

 

[Papercuts]

destructoid reviewer said he finished the game in 32 hours on his first play. that sounds pretty fast considering the souls games took me probably twice that long on my first plays.

I beat Dark Souls 2 for the first time in 34 hours so that sounds fine.

 

[giancarlo123x]

Fuck I can't wait til after work tomorrow.

 

[IAmRandom31]

i beat Demons my first time around in 38 hours

went on to play it for 2 years

completion time in a souls game means zilch

 

[GribbleGrunger]

10/10

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/...the-spirit-of-dark-souls.html#~p7OBNS4gZYvSTF

10/10

http://falconkickgaming.com/2015/03/24/bloodborne-review/

 

[DanteGhost]

The scores made me cancel my amazon order to buy the digital version. In 50 minutes guys!!

 

[Mr. Giggles]

Alrighty then, seems to be reviewing well.

Can't wait to get my hands on the game to see if this is truly deserving of the scores.

 

[NoMoreTrolls]

Hmmm does it have an easy mode??

(serious question)

Nope.

Muahahahaha

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

to be fair it's basically a spiritual successor to the Souls series from what we've seen.

As someone aptly put, that's like arguing that TLOU is not a "true" new IP, because Uncharted. It's beyond silly.

 

[WordsintheWater]

Hmm I'm surprised Gamespot gave this game a 9 after giving Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze a 6 because it was "Too Hard"

There could be a couple reasons for that like different reviewers, and different type of difficulty.

 

[Godcannon]

I can't find my pants!!!!!!

 

[M.Steiner]

Incredible reviews. Wow.
If it wasn't before, waiting for friday (UK release) is going to seem like forever now lol

 

[The Artisan]

Whelp won't have a PS4 for a long time, time to go in a Bunker!

I don't understand...

 

[PS5]

Nothing wrong with 32 hours.

Just means more replays, new game pluses, speed runs, and whatnot.

I can't wait for the speed runs. Souls-likes are some of the best games to watch speed runs of.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

10/10

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/...the-spirit-of-dark-souls.html#~p7OBNS4gZYvSTF

10/10

http://falconkickgaming.com/2015/03/24/bloodborne-review/

Jesus, Mary and Joseph!!!

 

[CCIE]

Cannot wait for this! I'm going to suck so bad it will be epic.

 

[Permanently A]

Such good reviews. I want to buy the game but I'm certain I would just get stuck and not touch it for months.

 

[Emedan]

People complaining about a game being "only" 35 hours, when we live in a world were most games give you 6-7 hours..


Great scores, though honestly like there were ever any doubt :>

 

[zackmorris]

Is the game seamless open world like Dark Souls ? Or more like Demon's Souls areas ?

Not that it matters...Pre-order was locked months ago lol

Sounds like areas from what I've read.