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Kamina
Golden Boy
Combat is probably the thing that is most different and much more refined. Instead of just evading in Souls games (because lets face it, blocking was useless) you need to both evade and parry depending on the situation. Gameplaywise you gain anither dimension you didnt have in DS because you can zip onto trees and rooftops.
Did you check out any extended gameplay? Maybe this could sell you on the game?
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-MD-
Member
First time I've seen someone call blocking useless, if anything it's too good and people rely on it too much.
KINDERFELD
Banned
Digital Foundry said it was 1080p/30fps on the Pro so far.
GenericUser
Member
I wanna hear some spoiler free first impressions.
Bryank75
Banned
Imagine playing a From game from a streaming service, it would be shit, just terrible.... would ruin the feeling of the game.
Anyway, I have this paid off but they are super strict at my local Gamestop, so I guess it will be Friday when I get to play!
Reviews are in what? 3 hours?
Anyway, I have this paid off but they are super strict at my local Gamestop, so I guess it will be Friday when I get to play!
Reviews are in what? 3 hours?
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Virex
Banned
I hate you
Makariel
Member
ClanOfNone
Member
gunslikewhoa
Member
in one hour and forty five minutes
mejin
Member
nice! thanks
ZiriusOne
Member
Played for half an hour, still in the tutorial area, died 2 times already. This game is TIGHT!
Impressions:
>The game controls are very snappy and direct, character movement feels pretty similar to Bloodborne though a little more refined.
>The graphics looks pretty nice, good anti aliasing and texturing work though it's not a crazy graphics jump from Bloodborne
>They removed the god awful chromatic aberration that they previously had in Bloodborne
>Game is 1080p from what i could tell and has a variable framerate on PS4Pro (haven't encountered framedips that are very jarring yet)
>Game has a little pop when it comes to foliage in but nothing too crazy from what i could tell so early on
>The HDR looks to be proper HDR and looks mighty fine, doesn't look to be a RDR2 situation
>Wall jumping and holding on the a ledge is a little fiddly, sometimes the character just won't grab onto it
>The combat is pretty fantastic, every sword clash feels weighty and the perfect parries into execution feel so good (those anime blood fountains are the cherry on top)
Yeah, i think everyone who liked previous FromSoft games will like this too.
Impressions:
>The game controls are very snappy and direct, character movement feels pretty similar to Bloodborne though a little more refined.
>The graphics looks pretty nice, good anti aliasing and texturing work though it's not a crazy graphics jump from Bloodborne
>They removed the god awful chromatic aberration that they previously had in Bloodborne
>Game is 1080p from what i could tell and has a variable framerate on PS4Pro (haven't encountered framedips that are very jarring yet)
>Game has a little pop when it comes to foliage in but nothing too crazy from what i could tell so early on
>The HDR looks to be proper HDR and looks mighty fine, doesn't look to be a RDR2 situation
>Wall jumping and holding on the a ledge is a little fiddly, sometimes the character just won't grab onto it
>The combat is pretty fantastic, every sword clash feels weighty and the perfect parries into execution feel so good (those anime blood fountains are the cherry on top)
Yeah, i think everyone who liked previous FromSoft games will like this too.
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Northeastmonk
Gold Member
The part of the combat system where you throw your enemy off balance, are you utilizing it or are you going in ham most of the time?
MisterBrimstone
Member
Just watch any video
ZiriusOne
Member
You definitely have to utilize it against tougher enemies. You can't really go ham on them or they'll slice you up or they block enough and throw you off balance so they can go in for a death blow. Death comes pretty fast in this game.
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Kamina
Golden Boy
What? Most bosses brake your block in one hit. Evasion is paramount to success.
Gavin Stevens
Formerly 'o'dium'
Any X impressions? Seen a lot of Pro ones, and I’m shocked it’s only 1080p with dips (from what I’ve read) on the Pro, seems like it could be higher and smoother with that hardware.
Either way, still massively looking forward to it tomorrow.
Either way, still massively looking forward to it tomorrow.
DonyDevitt
Neo Member
GOD... I can't wait any longer... this is hell, HELL!!!
I'm considering the vpn thing too.
I'm considering the vpn thing too.
V4skunk
Banned
Agreed, really easy to get a 100% block shield with high stability and steam roll through the game.
-MD-
Member
I don't think we played the same games, obviously there are attacks you want to evade but you can pretty much block your way through those games.
V4skunk
Banned
Not true at all. A high stability shield and lots of stamina means you can face tank almost any attack.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Yup, remember they're filled with spoilers 90% of the time. I hate even having to say that. lol
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Nymphae
Banned
Souls games are the very definition of tedious. I don't like the sounds of those impressions....
I liked bloodborne best in that regard. I never felt I 'wasted' time on any boss. Some could be done on a first try. The DLC was a pain, on the other hand (or maybe I needed to level more).
Reviews are supposed to drop at 9 AM EST (now). I suspect review copies were sent out late and not many have finished it yet, though.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
REVIEWS ARE NOW LIVE!!
links to the Sekiro pages at metacritic:
PS4 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/sekiro-shadows-die-twice
PC - https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sekiro-shadows-die-twice
XB1 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/sekiro-shadows-die-twice
links to the Sekiro pages at metacritic:
PS4 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/sekiro-shadows-die-twice
PC - https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sekiro-shadows-die-twice
XB1 - https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/sekiro-shadows-die-twice
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JareBear: Remastered
Banned
Sweet! VPN primed and ready to go.
Same.
We made it, fellas.
No more sleeps. We Major.
RedVIper
Banned
Not they don't. Unless you're trying to block with a buckler, shields are super OP in Dark souls.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Makariel
Member
I don't know what you're talking about. For my first playthroughs of Demon's and Dark Souls 1-2, I was always hiding behind a shield or wooden door that self-identifies as shield and most bosses would just bounce right off it. Except for very few attacks, a high stability shield can get you all the way though.
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-MD-
Member
Minus .5-1 point for difficulty right?
Not sure if you're referencing it or not but the only con listed in the Gamespot review is "the intro is too difficult" lol.
Hendrick's
If only my penis was as big as my GamerScore!
Can anyone explain how the death mechanic works? These reviewers have done a shit job at that.
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Ellis
Member
Fucking cancelled my PS4 order a couple of days ago and just went with Steam.
I only have an i5 2400 and GTX 960, but I'm sure to get a better 30fps experience than I will on my base PS4, and I won't have to listen to the fucking jet engine overpowering the wonderful soundtrack this game has to offer.
I will pick up the PS4 version later down the line if PS5 has backwards compatibility for it.
I only have an i5 2400 and GTX 960, but I'm sure to get a better 30fps experience than I will on my base PS4, and I won't have to listen to the fucking jet engine overpowering the wonderful soundtrack this game has to offer.
I will pick up the PS4 version later down the line if PS5 has backwards compatibility for it.
V1LÆM
Gold Member
91 average score on metacritic. Not bad. Quite impressive so far.
PC is the way to play these games. I wouldn't even bother buying it on console. just play it on PC with a controller and you're good.
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BlackProdigy
Member
Sheesh too many good games between Apex, DMC, Division, no time to play all these great games
#Phonepunk#
Banned
unlocking in less than an hour in Japan!
Yeah, I did, and I liked some things, like the zip onto roofs, etc. I guess and I will give it a chance!
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
I’ll be at a doctor appointment but at least it will be ready when I get home. What a good day