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DodgyPast 10 Mar 2019 11:56:09 9,353 posts
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So another Fromsoft game, maybe it's time to be active on the forum again.

DUFFMAN5 10 Mar 2019 17:45:32 26,891 posts
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Drakesmoke wrote:
my own frustrated ineptness and have never finished one. So easy mode or gtfo, it's mega frustrating too as I love the worlds and art and story.

Pretty much where I am. Obviously I could learn patterns and behaviours or watch guides but not the same.

Lukree 11 Mar 2019 08:22:32 584 posts
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DUFFMAN5 wrote:

Drakesmoke wrote:
my own frustrated ineptness and have never finished one. So easy mode or gtfo, it's mega frustrating too as I love the worlds and art and story.
Pretty much where I am. Obviously I could learn patterns and behaviours or watch guides but not the same.

I feel that finishing DS1 & DS2 have been some of my bigger achievements as a gamer - it feels so good once you beat a tough boss or can progress. Generally I'm quite shitty player, I'd say. I have abandoned both also many times and then retried again and slowly become better and more patient. So, I'd say that it might be useful to go back to those. But, I would have never completed DS1 if I hadn't done some googling and research for character builds etc. And most of the times someone invaded me, I was plain dead immediately. Perhaps I managed to kill someone a few times.

Even when I have struggled myself with these, I'm not sure if "easy mode" would be a good fit for From games...

Huggybear 11 Mar 2019 14:07:23 1,807 posts
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Seeing some of the pre-release videos of this I'm actually worried it'll be too hard for me, despite finishing all the Soulsborne games so far.

I've never really mastered parrying, and not being able to summon other players (except NPCs for some mini bosses apparently), or grind for some levels for the harder bosses is going to make this iffy.

Bichii 13 Mar 2019 16:44:42 4,672 posts
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Just watched the launch trailer. It was so good I've binned my anti Activision morals and ordered it. Can't wait a week or two for cex to get it as it looks epic!!

HarryPalmer 13 Mar 2019 18:05:49 6,357 posts
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Ass temps.

Bichii 13 Mar 2019 18:30:27 4,672 posts
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Exactly, my ass is so hot for it right now! Wants it badly.

Derblington 13 Mar 2019 20:40:46 35,161 posts
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I've only played Bloodborne. Demon's was a thing that I just wasn't really all that aware of, and although tempted by the entire Dark trilogy I just haven't. Can't really explain why.

I have Nioh, since release, still unplayed. Again, can't really explain why I haven't installed it, it just never seems to be the right time.

I saw the announcement for this and I just sort of felt that I shouldn't. Looked cool but I have Nioh if I want something in the style (and The Surge, actually, also unplayed). So I've been aware of this but just kind of ignored.

Then, 2 days ago, all of a sudden I got interested. Now I'm kinda itching for it.

creepiest-lizard 13 Mar 2019 20:41:41 2,977 posts
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yeah, love the art style, atmosphere and game mechanics of the From games but I never finish any of them as I just find I'm more annoyed than enjoying myself in the end. dark souls 3 was the first From game I didn't even bother getting. If this seems a bit easier from reviews and stuff I'd get it

Deleted user 13 March 2019 20:49:07

If they made it easier then masochists like me would lose interest.

Frogofdoom 13 Mar 2019 20:53:32 17,973 posts
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It won't be easier. It will be more finely tuned as there won't be a load of specs to build encounters for. I would imagine the folk who are good at parrying will do really well though (that's not me).

creepiest-lizard 13 Mar 2019 20:56:28 2,977 posts
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@Mr_Sleep
yeah, I know thats sort of half the point of them and rather than being easier Sekiro will probably go all out to be the most punishing of all..
having said that, I didn't really struggle with Nioh which would probably be the closest comparison to a souls game in terms of difficulty and mechanics so..

Deleted user 13 March 2019 23:39:34

@creepiest-lizard it certainly looks more Nioh and that is a good thing. Parrying will hopefully be a little slicker in this as it seems to be a key mechanic.

dmj 14 Mar 2019 09:20:09 1,081 posts
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This reminds me a bit of Ninja Gaiden, movement and speed-wise, so is absolutely on my list. Never gotten along with the Souls games as I found the movement and combat a bit too slow. Only played Dark Souls, though. Bloodborne is on my (Probably Never To Be Played) Backlog Pile.

Edited by dmj at 09:25:41 14-03-2019

Decks 14 Mar 2019 09:23:50 31,014 posts
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I don't think it looks anywhere near as sharp or responsive as Nioh or Ninja Gaiden. Still a big step in the right direction (for me) as I struggle with the sluggishness of the Souls games. Looking forward to it.

dmj 14 Mar 2019 09:31:36 1,081 posts
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If it's a mix (kinda) of Ninja Gaiden and, say, Bushido Blade I'll be very pleased.

I keep dithering over Nioh (more than enough going on without picking it up) but it can wait with this out so soon.

EDIT: The aesthetic appeals to me more than the Souls series, too. Some of the videos have shown enemies stepping on your sword durng fights which, quite frankly, is cool as fuck.

Edited by dmj at 09:34:10 14-03-2019

Deleted user 14 March 2019 10:21:20

I find it really weird why anyone interested in combat games wouldn't play Bloodborne and Nioh. They are two of the best games ever.

Derblington 14 Mar 2019 10:23:22 35,161 posts
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Mr_Sleep wrote:
I find it really weird why anyone interested in combat games wouldn't play Bloodborne and Nioh. They are two of the best games ever.

I kind of get it.
I enjoy Ninja Gaiden, Bloodborne, God of War, etc, but have no interest in Devil May Cry for example.

dmj 14 Mar 2019 10:54:55 1,081 posts
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There's just not enough time to play everything I want to these days. I mean, I could only play action games but I'd miss out on other stuff I want to play.

I played about an hour of Bloodborne before putting it on my Play Later pile. That really isn't enough time to get used to it but, like I said earlier about DS, the combat and movement was slower than the action games I'm used to. Different strokes and all that.

monkman76 14 Mar 2019 11:28:29 18,987 posts
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Derblington wrote:

Mr_Sleep wrote:
I find it really weird why anyone interested in combat games wouldn't play Bloodborne and Nioh. They are two of the best games ever.
I kind of get it.
I enjoy Ninja Gaiden, Bloodborne, God of War, etc, but have no interest in Devil May Cry for example.

Yeah, DMC5 may be the best game ever but, try as I might, I just can't get past the horrendous aesthetic. I feel similarly about Bayonetta tbh.

wuntyate 14 Mar 2019 12:26:43 17,494 posts
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Aye it's weird but I never got on with the DMC games either. Just don't do it for me at all.

Frogofdoom 14 Mar 2019 12:30:27 17,973 posts
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Me too!

Decks 14 Mar 2019 12:31:59 31,014 posts
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I'm not a fan of the lock on mechanic in them but I still enjoy them.

AboutHalfaStevas 14 Mar 2019 12:34:19 2,765 posts
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I'd say DMC is almost a different genre altogether. Not sure why you'd assume someone who loves From stuff should automatically love DMC, and vice versa?

Also, I'm probably getting this. Just so happens I have days booked off for no particular reason (that time of the year, innit). Might as well turn them into new game days. Should I bother with any preorder type shit?

Edited by AboutHalfaStevas at 12:36:29 14-03-2019

Bichii 14 Mar 2019 12:36:09 4,672 posts
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Yeah I'm a bit fan of from games but can't stand DMC games. DMC just seems all ott with too much going on the screen at once. Prefer the slower pace of ds games.

monkman76 14 Mar 2019 12:49:57 18,987 posts
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There's a line from Soulsborne through things like Nioh to the likes of DMC and Bayonetta. They're quite different but ultimately they're all 3rd person sword-slashy games from Japan.

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