Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
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#905
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Yeah, that's where I first gave up as well. I didn't touch the game again for 6 months. Then I found out that just getting to the first boss (even if you just run past all enemies and not even beating the boss) will allow you to start leveling up. I did that, did some grinding to level up, after which I was really able to play the game from there and make some progress. Now I think it's fantastic.
#906
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Re: Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
Honestly, even at the point that I'm at (haven't played in a bit, but i'm still at the Forbidden Woods area) I don't find the game particularly great even though i've put a lot of hours in. At least to the extent of all the review scores. One of those games that just aren't for everyone, which does make me a little surprised at how high the overall review scores are and that there weren't more counter points like the IGN one discussed earlier in the thread.
I think I would be more engaged if there was an actual story and narrative to this game.
I think I would be more engaged if there was an actual story and narrative to this game.
#907
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Honestly, even at the point that I'm at (haven't played in a bit, but i'm still at the Forbidden Woods area) I don't find the game particularly great even though i've put a lot of hours in. At least to the extent of all the review scores. One of those games that just aren't for everyone, which does make me a little surprised at how high the overall review scores are and that there weren't more counter points like the IGN one discussed earlier in the thread.
I think I would be more engaged if there was an actual story and narrative to this game.
I think I would be more engaged if there was an actual story and narrative to this game.
I will say I don't like the recent addition of The Old Hunters NPCs before boss fights, it takes away from the game a good bit. Boss battles go from being these strategic attack battles to being "flank the boss while the NPC distracts it", greatly reduces the pulse pounding aspect of those battles.
If you're talking about Cleric Beast, he is an optional boss, you just need to access him once to get your first Insight (or find it elsewhere). I'd just open the Central Yarhnam gate and bypass him if he's causing anyone grief.
Last edited by RichC2; 02-07-16 at 12:19 PM.
#908
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Re: Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
The atmosphere and little shreds of backstory kept me in it, plus I just enjoyed the hell out of it. But everybody does have their own tastes (ie: I still don't get Skyrim, or Elder Scrolls games in general). To note, there is a good bit of story in this, its just tucked away in item descriptions leaving you to connect the dots.
Case in point, I resumed playing this a bit this morning and happened to trigger a cut scene where I get picked up by a carriage; instead of thinking it was cool and ominous, it didn't mean much to me at all other then another random level. Meanwhile, I'm on Rom the Spider now. Slowly getting through this.
#911
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Re: Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
I'm on NG+2 right now and just helping player with bosses they're having difficulty beating. Orphan of Kos is one I'm been helping. Not a easy fight, hated that second phase cause he fast and jump a lot plus that screaming bolt wave which can killed you if don't run away quickly.
#912
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Chalice dungeons; worth doing, or not?
I've tried a couple and got to the end boss, it was mostly a pain in the ass and not particularly fun. I guess partly because I like the game's world/environment, and those dungeons don't really have that.
I've tried a couple and got to the end boss, it was mostly a pain in the ass and not particularly fun. I guess partly because I like the game's world/environment, and those dungeons don't really have that.
#913
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I did a few Chalice Dungeons and had the same feeling as you....not really much to them. I love Bloodborne but haven't played in a while.
Pre-ordered Dark Souls III though, so looking forward to that.
Pre-ordered Dark Souls III though, so looking forward to that.
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Re: Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
Alright so... I'm going to have some spare time in the next few weeks (wife and kid leaving to visit family ) so I want to dive back into this game.
I think I should start over. I had no idea what I was doing when I started, and I don't remember any of my character settings, weapons, etc.
So, for a beginner, newb, or someone with a decent but not not extremely high level of skill, how should I set up my character? I specifically mean Vitality, Endurance, Strength, Skill, Bloodtinge, and Arcane.
Thanks!
I think I should start over. I had no idea what I was doing when I started, and I don't remember any of my character settings, weapons, etc.
So, for a beginner, newb, or someone with a decent but not not extremely high level of skill, how should I set up my character? I specifically mean Vitality, Endurance, Strength, Skill, Bloodtinge, and Arcane.
Thanks!
#915
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Re: Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
Funny but this came up in last night's conversation on which games should me and a friend tackle....Dying Light, Borderlands 2, Warframe, Far Cry 4 and of course this. But I have to be in the right mindset for this game; it just drained me sometimes and stressed my patience. I'm not sure where I'm at but I do know where ever it is it's not probably good. I think if and when we do get back we're heading to the Chalice Dungeons (co-op) We despised the invading part of the game because we just wanted to explore and complete each area....but noooooo. Some just didn't like that.
I'd hope Rich jumps in since I think he finished it and started his second playthru......
I'd hope Rich jumps in since I think he finished it and started his second playthru......
#916
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I have not played this game in over a year and this week decided to start it up again. I decided to start from the beginning again and what a mistake... at first.. I had forgotten the level of frustration this game can give early on.. Easily one of the hardest games right off the bat. However, after really sticking with it I am now further in than I ever was before. The game is fantastic but I totally understand people who give up quickly. It's a game designed to pay dividends with player perserverance, but damn it's brutal. Actually excited to see what a sequel gives.
#917
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AMEN....still to this date the one game that I had the most extreme "Love & Hate" relationship with ever.......
I cannot count how many times I gave it a thought to pick it up and play only to remember the amount of frustration those Bosses gave me. And if you wanted a friend to play along, you had to look ahead of you for the unknown and over our shoulder for some stupid invader. We were actually loving the Dungeons more than the outside. I quit playing after one boss...that one that looks sort like a large Jellyfish whose name starts with a "E" I think and after it killed me over 18+ times...that things gave me nightmares.
I cannot count how many times I gave it a thought to pick it up and play only to remember the amount of frustration those Bosses gave me. And if you wanted a friend to play along, you had to look ahead of you for the unknown and over our shoulder for some stupid invader. We were actually loving the Dungeons more than the outside. I quit playing after one boss...that one that looks sort like a large Jellyfish whose name starts with a "E" I think and after it killed me over 18+ times...that things gave me nightmares.
#918
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Well i am way further than i was the last time i played this, and now going back to earlier sections is a joke its so easy. Literally running and killing everything in sight without hesitating and losing any health or using any ammo. I do love that the game later on still provides a real test and the section i am at is certainly not a walk in the park. I have spent a considerable time though leveling up which is pretty much essential. I keep returning to early sections just to stock up on echoes and gear.
The biggest problem i think i have with this game is that with a lack of a map it can mean a whole lot of running around wondering where you need to go next. I would hope they address this with a sequel. Maps that complete as you traverse sections work well in this type of game.
And i thought it the first time around, but even further in it becomes even more apparent. This game is damn beautiful to look at. The design on the creatures, characters and levels is incredible.
The biggest problem i think i have with this game is that with a lack of a map it can mean a whole lot of running around wondering where you need to go next. I would hope they address this with a sequel. Maps that complete as you traverse sections work well in this type of game.
And i thought it the first time around, but even further in it becomes even more apparent. This game is damn beautiful to look at. The design on the creatures, characters and levels is incredible.
#919
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So is the rumor Bloodborne 2 really coming? Thought From might show it at E3 but haven't heard anything from then.
#921
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At this point it was more like a "Hope" more than a rumor. I was watching the live stream and toward the end when the speaker announce the last trailer....I was glued to the screen just praying I start to hear some creepy music, a dark figure in a cape and pointed hat and then see that Beast Cutter whipped out dripping blood....
Besides that let down there was some speculation we see something new from Sucker Punch as well....
Besides that let down there was some speculation we see something new from Sucker Punch as well....
#922
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I actually picked up a copy of Dark Souls III on Black Friday last year and still not played it. Sounds like its more of the same as Bloodborne. What can i expect?
And i really hope that we see a Bloodborne II in the near future. As hard and frustrating as this game is, i can hardly put the thing down now. I am at a point where i am fighting 3 boss guys at the same time. It was pissing me off as this game really requires me to focus and concentrate and all last night my wife was shouting things for me to help her with, my step daughter kept bothering me with a science experiment she was doing and my two dogs kept jumping on me. I was close to going postal. This game does not allow distraction.
And another thing i noticed. To try and pause the action to take a breather i pressed the PlayStation button on the controller to go back to the system menu, yet the game continues. I come back to the game only to find i have been killed. Bugged the shit out of me.
And i really hope that we see a Bloodborne II in the near future. As hard and frustrating as this game is, i can hardly put the thing down now. I am at a point where i am fighting 3 boss guys at the same time. It was pissing me off as this game really requires me to focus and concentrate and all last night my wife was shouting things for me to help her with, my step daughter kept bothering me with a science experiment she was doing and my two dogs kept jumping on me. I was close to going postal. This game does not allow distraction.
And another thing i noticed. To try and pause the action to take a breather i pressed the PlayStation button on the controller to go back to the system menu, yet the game continues. I come back to the game only to find i have been killed. Bugged the shit out of me.
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Hard to believe...but today is Bloodborne's Fifth Anniversary.....
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net...h-anniversary/
Bloodborne Fans Celebrate Game's Fifth Anniversary with Lovely Artwork - Push Square
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net...h-anniversary/
Bloodborne Fans Celebrate Game's Fifth Anniversary with Lovely Artwork - Push Square
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Re: Bloodborne - PS4 (Sony Japan + From + Miyazaki)
Whoa.
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To be clear... This is a fanmade patch and requires a hackable PS4 pro.
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Bloodborne patched to run at 60fps with proper frame timing.
Lowered the ingame resolution to 720p to improve performance.
Running on and captured on a PS4 Pro with Boost Mode enabled.
Bugs: Effects (blood, smoke, etc) run at double speed. HUD does not work properly. Should be able to fix both of these issues.
Lowered the ingame resolution to 720p to improve performance.
Running on and captured on a PS4 Pro with Boost Mode enabled.
Bugs: Effects (blood, smoke, etc) run at double speed. HUD does not work properly. Should be able to fix both of these issues.