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[Curufinwe]

Michael McWhorter is a big Souls fan. I don't think Polygon haters are going to have much to latch onto this time around.

Indeed. These Polygon jokes aren't worth making.

 

[WhiskerFrisker]

Michael McWhorter is a big Souls fan. I don't think Polygon haters are going to have much to latch onto this time around.

I see. I was hoping for lulz from some people. Perhaps not.

 

[IndustryX]

I said damn 94 Metacritic at 18 critic reviews

Thank you based From

 

[Wagram]

I like this quote from Destructoid.

Because they're one of the few developers that understand what real challenge and satisfaction is.

Demon's Souls ruined gaming for me.

 

[Shadow_FFVI]

Times are always going to be different for these type of games.

I know, I know.
I got stuck with Maneater, for God knows how long, lol.

 

[DTSAirmaN]

"ugly ass visuals"

hmmm.

HMMMMMMMMMM.

Time for his yearly eye appointment.

 

[msdstc]

they gave 9.0 to ds 2 which looks like ass

and? he didnt give it a 7.5 based on the visuals who cares is getting outstanding reviews elsewhere.

 

[Manmademan]

incoming polygon 7.5/10 a la Last of Us

gies isn't reviewing the game.

 

[Yoday]

Man, E3 can't come soon enough. I refuse to buy a PS4 until I see what bundles they will offer, or if there's a redesign.

These 9's and 10's make is so much harder. Why. WHY YOU DO DIS.

Doesn't Sony usually do price drops and redesigns at Gamecom and not E3? I'm pretty sure that is where we got all of the PS3 price drops and redesigns.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Why did sony put embargo on the reviews?

They could have got more preorders from the high praise it is getting everywhere.

There's a mechanic that only goes live at launch, so maybe because of spoilers?

 

[sn00zer]

incoming polygon 7.5/10 a la Last of Us

I wouldve given Last of Us a 7.5....

 

[LifeLike]

Although it barely matters to me what most reviewers think, it's definitely adding to the excitement. I can't help it.

The guy on the left looks like a young Gabe Newell.

 

[Xe4]

Waiting for the salt at the inevitable Polygon 8/10 : )
Edit: It seems they seem to like it, I may be eating crow, but we'll see.

 

[Night Angel]

incoming polygon 7.5/10 a la Last of Us

Let's not. He isn't reviewing it, and he obviously didn't play because he can't remember shit from less than a few days ago. Just let him be (a dick).

 

[Floridian]

This thread is moving really fast. but 94 got damn. impressed~

 

[ironcreed]

''Ugly ass visuals'' though...

That is not the case. From everything I have seen, the game has some truly gorgeous visuals. Which other reviews even point out.

 

[Card Boy]

You guys better not sook again if this gets an 8.8 or less.

 

[mollipen]

Damn... first mgs2master2 totally overlooked my posting of our (EGM's) review, and now LiK has as well. I feel like I'm invisible.

 

[UberTag]

I'm really wondering what Polygon will do. They can't really go that low this time, my guess is they'll try a 7 or 7.5

They'll give it as low a score as they possibly can while trying to seem impartial. May even be as high as an 8.
Sort of like those rare instances where Fox News begrudgingly says something nice about Democrats.
It'll still be a good score but rife with back-handed compliments and a lot of harping about load times... and frankly, I'm perfectly happy with them doing just that.

 

[paxromana]

Time for his yearly eye appointment.

I suggest just go straight for transplant. No fixing whatever he has now.

 

[nib95]

Technically unimpressive. Lot of shimmering.

I love the art tho.

I don't think it's necessarily technically unimpressive either tbh. Amazing amounts of complex geometry, great lighting, a good amount of scope and scale, decent textures, good character models, great particle effects and other effects etc. It's just the overall IQ and some of the questionable post processing additions that let it down slightly. I do agree the art direction is highly competent though. I have a feeling the frame rate might be a bit ropey though, as is typical of these games.

 

[Perun]

This will be remembered as a masterpiece at the end of this generation.

This is history in the making.

 

[Loudninja]

I know, I know.
I got stuck with Maneater, for God knows how long, lol.

Really? Though he was very easy,Flameluker on the other hand is annoying.

 

[Cloud Strife]

YES YES YES

 

[superseohyun]

Game's not for everyone. This is very true.

Game is technically not very impressive. It's art does a lot to carry it, but if it's not your jam, that's fine.

Why are you dying? It's a review, and a 7.5 is a fine score.

well it does say ugly ass visual though so i dont know....

 

[cpp_is_king]

Not liking 25-30 hour playtime with all bosses 1 shotted:-/

 

[Zaki2407]

Here we GOOOOOO!!!!!!!

 

[Curufinwe]

gies isn't reviewing the game.

He also didn't review TLoU.

 

[Gen X]

I'm so confused...ign saying 40+ hours possibly 80...nzgamer says they beat it in 22 hours. lol huh?

Maybe IGN died a lot and spent 18hrs looking at the loading screen. ;-)

 

[Cre8]

I just finished it in my thread before it was locked


IGN - Review in progress
Gamespot - 9/10
Gamesbeat: 90/100
Jim Sterling - 10/10
RPG Site's Review
Destructoid - 9/10
US Gamer - Review in progress
Gameinformer - 9.75/10
Hardcore Gamer - 4.5/5
PSLS - 9/10
Escapist - 4.5/5

 

[Lunar15]

Time for his yearly eye appointment.

I dunno, the game has strong art design, but sometimes the weak anti aliasing, at least from my brief view of it, didn't look so hot.

"Garbage" is a bit ridiculous. I could see it not being everyone's cup of tea, though.

 

[chozen]

no potentially about it. It's the real deal

EEEEEEEEEEK JUST A FEW MORE HOURS BABBBYY

 

[VanWinkle]

Considering how much harsher publications are in general this gen (just look how rarely games get 10's lately), the scores so far are incredibly impressive.

 

[msdstc]

Doesn't Sony usually do price drops and redesigns at Gamecom and not E3? I'm pretty sure that is where we got all of the PS3 price drops and redesigns.

i would be shocked if there isn't a drop for the holidays.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Here. We. Gooooo. HYPPPPPPE

 

[Verendus]

This is bullshit, and I'm not willing to accept this. It's not like I care about reviews or anything, but there is a set standard to adhere to, backed by over a year of history. 70s metacritic, or fuck John Cena.

 

[23qwerty]

I see. I was hoping for lulz from some people. Perhaps not.

The first casualty?

 

[FATALITY]

Shane Wall reviewed DS2.

Steve Wright reviewed BB.

probably the guy who reviewed ds2 is a fan of the genre.
anyway they are not on metacritic so its all good

 

[EriksBlue]

Lets go!

 

[betterhalf]

WTH why can't i place a pre order at best buy??

 

[mave198]

Well looks like the load times are being addressed.

http://www.justpushstart.com/2015/03/bloodborne-long-load-times-will-be-addressed-in-the-next-patch/

Maybe the frame rate will also.

 

[PBY]

I don't think it's necessarily technically unimpressive either tbh. Amazing amounts of complex geometry, great lighting, a good amount of scope and scale, decent textures, good character models, great particle effects and other effects etc. It's just the overall IQ and some of the questionable post processing additions that let it down slightly. I do agree the art direction is highly competent though. I have a feeling the frame rate might be a bit ropey though, as is typical of these games.

Framerate is dicey- posted about it in the preview thread. Still much better than DS.

 

[Schryver]

From Polygon's review in progress:

But having played the game for nearly 40 hours, exploring the vast dreary world of Yarnham, it's clear that Bloodborne is an incredible, beautiful follow-up to From Software's Demon's Souls and Dark Souls.

 

[Lum1n3s]

This game is now going to be added to my queu of other games I must finish for my PS4 before I get to it. Only 4 more games to go!

 

[VinFTW]

As far as I'm concerned, a 94 after 18 reviews during this day and age is a perfect game (IMO).

 

[IAmRandom31]

The game is exactly what Souls fans have been hoping for in this new generation of consoles. It’s gorgeous, terrifying, relentless and highly addictive. There’s so much depth to this game that it’s impossible to go over everything, and there will be many surprises in store over the next few months as swarms of Hunters descend on Yarnham and explore its twisted alleyways and endless secrets.

Give it a chance – not just a couple of hours, mind, but five or ten; enough to let its claws sink in nice and deep – and you’ll probably find Bloodborne an intoxicating dose of pure masochistic pleasure.

It’s one of the best action RPGs I’ve ever played. It’s brutally difficult, but never cheap, and it’s one of the most atmospheric games in recent years.

Bloodborne is something truly special – a barbaric horror RPG that will giveth and taketh away in perfect measure, wrapped up in a perverse world that will refuse to let you go.

Miyazaki putting in that work

 

[texhnolyze]

This will be remembered as a masterpiece at the end of this generation.

This is history in the making.

And will get a remaster at the start of the next generation.

 

[Lamneth]

Considering how much harsher publications are in general this gen (just look how rarely games get 10's lately),

Probably because the games haven't been as good..until now.

 

[Grexeno]

And so Jim Sterling basically DDOS'd himself.

 

[braves01]

Damn, looks like PS4 got a game