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Bloodborne: Here’s What Developers Think of the Game; from Naughty Dog to Sony Santa Monica

While you’re waiting for me to have played Bloodborne long enough to write my review (IE: for it to stop kicking my butt), there are others expressing their opinion, and while you’ve probably read plenty reviews already, it’s interesting to read what people that know a thing or two about game development think of the latest PS4 exclusive.

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IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3949d ago

What can anyone say? The Japanese know how to make some damn good video games.

chrismichaels043949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

Bloodborne is proving to be the biggest game release of March and is an excellent addition to the growing PS4 library. With all of these 9.0 and 10.0 review scores across the board, I believe Bloodborne could definitely be an early contender for GOTY. I said it before and I'll say it again. Bloodborne just set the bar pretty high for the rest of 2015.

On a side note...its great to see even people from companies outside of Sony are praising the game including Microsoft, Respawn, Blizzard and Insomniac.

AndrewLB3949d ago

When was the last time you heard a developer talk trash on another when both studios had contracts making games for the same platform? You do know there are rules of conduct agreed upon in such contracts right?

Thou shall not disparage those who draw your paycheck, or any of their business interests. Or in more simplistic terms... don't sh*t where you eat.

chrismichaels043949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

@AndrewLB - Im not saying competing developers would talk trash about another studios game. They just usually dont go out of their way to publicly compliment the game either or say anything about it all.

I just think its nice to see when a game like Bloodborne is so well respected throughout the entire gaming community that even companies outside of Sonys first party studios are publicly saying good things about it.

Sevir3949d ago

Andrew! Developers went out of there way to comment on other games when they released, the order, sunset overdrive, infamous second son all got praise from development teams in other companies. ND, GG, Rockstar and many more flocked to comment on Second Son's performance and game play.

Just settle down, it isn't anything about ethics. Jaffe and Cliffy B blow up on Twitter about the industry and on games both positively and negatively and nothings happened. Keep thinking they are barred contractually from giving an honest view about a game. Lol if Jaffe and Cliffy and even Ninjas Theory Devs can bash a game on Twitter, others can.

stragomccloud3949d ago

Why do you sound like a spokesperson for Sony. I'm not calling you a fanboy. It's just that your comment sounds like that of a Sony rep.

chrismichaels043949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

@stragomccloud - A job working as a videogame spokesperson would be awesome. Getting paid a nice salary while just sitting around playing and talking about videogames all day? For some reason, I can see myself doing that. LOL

Unfortunately for me, im just another gamer in a long line of gamers that is super impressed with how awesome of a game Bloodborne is.

TheDrunkenJester3948d ago

Honestly I bought my PS4 a couple months back for this game. I was initially upset at my purchase because of the lack of exclusives, but this game makes it soooo worth it.

DragonKnight3948d ago

Can't believe I'm saying this but, I have to agree with AndrewLB on this one, at least partially.

Abriael included far too many first party studios devs in this story. They would never bite the hand that feeds. He should have looked for more independent sources to get a better view.

pixelsword3948d ago

@ andreslb:

I poop in my home, and I eat in my home.

Should I move?

;)

Yetter3948d ago

I haven't played it and I'm not really a souls fan but it really looks like a fantastic game. It certainly is getting some great scores but its also a niche game that definitely isn't for everyone. GOTY is voted on by the editors for the vidoegame new outlet and because it isn't for everyone, I doubt it will pull of that many GOTY awards

chrismichaels043948d ago

@Yetter - Its those same editors and reviewers of videogame news outlets that have been giving Bloodborne all of those incredible 9.0 and 10.0 review scores. So why wouldnt they nominate Bloodborne for Game of the Year if they consider it one of the best videogames of 2015?

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Clunkyd3949d ago

They also know how to piss people off. lol

miyamoto3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

Ever since Demon's Souls clicked with hardcore gamers I knew instantly that Miyazaki's back to video game roots and basics campaign will do something good to gaming, is gonna catch on and revolutionize gaming as we know it.
It does bring back gamers to what made the 8-bit and 16-bit era fun-challenge.
It will change the mentality of millions of gamers in an era of vasual gaming.
It will restore the industry's confidence on Japanese game makers again.
It will revolutionize the JRPG genre or RPGs in general in the west to both veteran and new generation of gamers.
It will prove that it not all shooters this generation.
It will revitalize the horror genre.
It will inspire and teach western developers to think out of thw box again. Like what The Ring movie did to Hollywood.
Heh, most western developers can't even match the authentic western level designs im this game.

What Uncharted 2 did for last gen, Bloodborne is this game that will usher a new era of gaming and game creation.

TheRedButterfly3948d ago (Edited 3948d ago )

"What Uncharted 2 did for last gen, Bloodborne is this game that will usher a new era of gaming and game creation."

Okay bro, slow your roll. Bloodborne is everything we expected out of a Miyazaki game, but why would it make such a huge impact on gaming when the three games that it is practically identical to (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2) had little affect on any game outside of Lords of the Fallen?

The Souls (and now Blood) franchises are incredibly popular within their nichés -- and that includes me (check my DS achievements http://www.trueachievements... ) -- but they really are sort of their own sub-genre of gaming. They aren't for everyone, and anyone who's played any of the 4 installments knows this.

Do I wish more games would take notes out of Miyazaki's playbook? Honestly, I'm not sure. A part of me is all "Hell yeah! The more awesome games we get the better!", but another part of me realizes that there is only one Miyazaki, and without him these games would only be shells.

Because it's so relevant, imagine the next Metal Gear without Kojima. Would it be the same? And if so, for how long? Eventually the 'inspiration' that any game takes from it will (most likely) be deluded and used as an example of how the sub-genre "has devolved" or whatever...

tl;dr: Miyazaki's talents are some of the best, but let's not pretend that an incredibly good game with a niché audience will "usher in a new era of gaming" or whatever.

wsoutlaw873948d ago (Edited 3948d ago )

@ butterfly the souls games had a huge impact. Just search all the games that devs were influenced by the souls games. It doesn't need to look like the game (lotf) to be influenced by it. How many games last gen looked like uncharted? There have been a ton of games that mention souls multiplayer as an influence for their games. The drop in multiplayer and messages was unique. I don't get the people that call it niche all the time ds2 sold like 2 million in a couple of weeks. if that's niche then most game must be very niche. Of course they arent for everyone but what game is. Their difficulty is way over blown because anyone can beat it, it just takes patience and maybe a little bit of help.

Jayjayff3949d ago

Never played the soul series, nor am I familiar with the genre but you guys are kinda making me want to buy this game.
I just don't know if I would appreciate the game for what it's trying to accomplish.

Tex1173949d ago

Hard to know if it will click with you before trying it.

IMO, its worth the 60 bucks just to see if the game is for you. Because if it is...it will be one of the best gaming experiences ever.

I'd gladly pay 200 bucks for stuff like this.

jznrpg3949d ago

If you do end up enjoying Bloodborne, it is worth much more than 60$

MysticStrummer3949d ago

You could probably find Demon's Souls or Dark Souls 1 pretty cheap and see what you think. They aren't exactly the same but you'd get the idea. Those are my two favorite games from last generation.

UltraNova3948d ago (Edited 3948d ago )

@Tex117 &jznrpg

Jesus Christ guys ok we get it you like the game I know I like the game, hell we all like the game but don't go out saying stuff like that!!

What if Activision or EA read that and went "Hmm maybe we should charge 200 bucks for really good games since people are willing to fork that amount!!!"

@From Software: Dont you get any funny ideas about BB2's price!

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TrollsBringer3948d ago

This is just digital marketing. "What is BB? OH my favorite devs liked it? It must be good!".

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Relientk773949d ago

"Boss five down and out. Proud of myself for not cheering out loud and waking up the entire house. #bloodborne"

Haha Neil

poor_cus_of_games3949d ago

Lucky u. I keep on getting my ass kicked by the two wolves on the bridge at the start. I've only started by the way.

pedrof933949d ago

Cocktail Molotov brother.

YoungKingDoran3949d ago

@poor_cus_of_games
Yeah, those wolf bastards...
I had to swallow my pride and buy the only available equipment from the little ghoul in Hunter's Dream for a bit more defence. It definitely helps!

Ozmoses3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

you can bypass the wolves on the bridge and come out on the otherside or better yet my personal favorite; you can trap the wolves in the stairwell that goes into the library type building that has enemies inside.. not to far from I believe the central yharnam lantern

I'm stuck in between I guess it would be boss 3 and 4... I can fight either one whenever just need to level up a little more.

I've fought the one Vicar one time so far and the other one BS-B a few times (maybe 5)

Ninver3949d ago

Same thing keeps happening to me lol i hate it!

cutthroatslim3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

relocated for redirection.

kraenk123948d ago

Never attack more than one enemy at once. Lure one of them away with a stone throw.

wsoutlaw873948d ago

Ya they designed a way around them if you explore. In souls and bloodborne if something seems unfairly impossible, it's probably by design and look for another way. There are tons of shortcuts and other areas to discover in that area. Also never just run in and attack 2 enemies lure one out and kick its ass. Divide and conquer lol.

TheDrunkenJester3948d ago

There is a way to go around the wolves by the way... I didn't kill them until after I killed the Cleric Beast.

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cutthroatslim3949d ago

@poor : He's quoting someone. . . bud . . . . .

Haru3949d ago

I bet Phil spencer is enjoying the hell out of this game

MasterCornholio3949d ago

I honestly don't see why he wouldn't have a PS4. Phil isn't a fanboy like many people think. Heck Yoshida owns an XB1 so any wouldn't Phil have a PS4?

MasterBaker3949d ago

Do those guys even have time to play? I mean, I have a family and work, so I don't really have time to play. Can't imagine being the head of Xbox and playing games a lot.

Der_Kommandant3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

The whole world is playing this game. I'm so glad for From Software and Sony.

MasterCornholio3948d ago

@MasterBaker

When it comes to a great game like Bloodborn there's always room made in the schedule for it.

Ninver3949d ago

You may be onto something. He's been missing for a while.

WeAreLegion3949d ago

Nice to see that tweet from Larry.

Der_Kommandant3949d ago

The Bloodborne addiction is a very contagious virus that can infect anyone.

smolinsk3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

Not me, The games looks so boring, arcady and hack and slash like. but hey not everyone like the same things in life, just do not understand the hype for this game? anyone care to explain to me what is so great and special about this game?

SpinalRemains1383949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

No its not hack and slash.

Bayonetta, Castlevania, DMC and God of War are Hack and Slash. Press X repeatedly to win.

Souls and Bloodborne are not.

Of you try to do that, you will lose, and lose, and never win.

This game is nothing even remotely resembling hack N slash. You may use an edged weapon, but the similarity ends there.

huckle3949d ago

arcady? How on earth does it look arcady? I am interested to know.

christian hour3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

"but hey not everyone like the same things in life"

"do not understand the hype for this game"

The first part of your sentence should answer that last part. For people who are in to these types of games, it has raised the bar for the genre.

I had a similar remark from a friend who doesn't like 3rd person games (primarily a cod/FPS and Fifa player) 2 years ago.

"I just don't understand the hype of TLOU, I get people have different tastes but its just another 3rd person cover shooter with zombies. Big whup".

Not an exact quote but it was along those lines...

Is ignorance really bliss? I often wonder.

And as others have pointed out, its not a hack and slash, anyone going in and playing that way is not going to get far either.

scientificreasoning3949d ago

?? It is nothing like that, you clearly are speaking from ignorance and HTF does it look boring? Incredibly tight mechanics, incredible design world design, amosphere...... Arcadey is the last word to describe it as is boring. The reviews are high for a reason.

Der_Kommandant3949d ago

I consider the Souls games to be more survival horror than RPG.

THC CELL3949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

SpinalRemains138 I'm shocked you are not getting slated for basically calling God of war a button mashing game and God of War has a lot of depth to it's combat, unlike a traditional, repetitive H&S.

Whirlwind_Fanfare_083949d ago (Edited 3949d ago )

@smolinsk
‘Anyone care to explain to me what is so great and
special about this game?'

Even if somebody did, you still wouldn't understand it, and i'm not gonna waste my time on you to explain it since you think it looks so boring and arcady and hack and slash like. Judging from your disagrees, why would anybody want to?

alvgamin4lif3949d ago

"...boring, arcady and hack and slash like."
Hahaha someone please kill me now. Hacking and slashing won't take you very far in this game.

DanteVFenris6663948d ago

Just for people above ripping on hack and slash games. Yes the movie licensed hack and slash suck as well as the low budget one. But it is in no way a bad genre and in fact one of my favourite. God of war, devil may cry are excellent games that are very fast and take quick on the spot thinking and combos to do well.

On a side note bloodborne does not have the speed of hack and slash games so it isn't one. However bloodborne does seem like it has a tad influxes from dmc with the low damage guns and more priority of evasive combat. However it just seems like it has a tad not enough to be called hack and slash. Though I probably would call it a survival hack and slash. That terms seems appropriate unless anyone has a better term to define the genre.

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Sony Remade Demon’s Souls, So Why Won’t It Touch Bloodborne?

The Outerhaven writes: Bloodborne is still one of PlayStation’s most beloved exclusives, but it remains trapped on PS4. Meanwhile Demon’s Souls got a full PS5 remake. But why?

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thorstein12h ago

Demon's Souls was a PS3 game.

Bloodborne is PS4 and can be played on a PS5.

There's no need for a remaster.

Relientk7710h ago

I completely agree with you on this. If you want remasters or remakes give us games from the PS1 or PS2 era like Legend of Dragoon.

Eonjay4h ago

I would say thats a personal oponion trying to be passed off as a law. Truth is thre are many people who would love a remaster.upgrade so they can play Bloodborne at 60 FPS. People would literally love that.

shadowhaxor6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

I mentioned that in my article, did you read it? I literally pointed out this is exactly why the game is still doing well, and why Sony has zero reason to remake/remaster it.

And there are plenty of PS4 to PS5 remaster/remakes, to counterpoint that.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
GTA V Expanded & Enhanced
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Control: Ultimate Edition
Death Stranding Director’s Cut
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
The Last of Us Part II Remastered

Eonjay4h ago

Either because they technically can't because From Soft wont allow them too, or because From Soft is sorking on the sequal, remaster themselves. Therre is a third option of course and that would be that they are working on it

MinnesotaFatts2h ago

Some part of me wonders if there's some sort of corporate war going on at Sony.

Daver5h ago

I want a new one not a remaster

victorMaje4h ago

TLoU got the remaster & then the remake treatment.
Where is the next bloodborne, or remaster, or remake?

Goodguy013h ago

What it needs is a ps5+pc release. The game absolutely needs a 4k60 update. Lots of money sony is sleeping on while the souls genre is still hot.

MinnesotaFatts2h ago

Tell me you don't know what a remaster is without telling me.

Bloodborne is infamously capped at 30fps on either system--a bizarre design choice given that speed and reaction time is central to the gameplay systems. This capped performance was never patched out officially, unless you jailbreak and mod your console. A remaster for modern hardware, not the infamously finicky PS4 devkits, would be a great way to both hyper-optimize the game *and* drive sales for the PS5, which still doesn't have a system seller title.

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RaiderNation7h ago

There might be some licensing red tape they cant get around?

shadowhaxor6h ago

That'd be interesting, but Sony owns the IP 100%. So, I can't see how that is part of the issue, if there is even one.

RaiderNation2h ago(Edited 2h ago)

Maybe Sony isnt interested in doing it without the assistance of Miyazaki and he's not interested? (Just spit-balling).

MinnesotaFatts2h ago

That's the issue according to FROMSOFT. They'd *love* to do a remaster, but Sony won't even return their calls.

Inverno6h ago

Because they're saving that for the PS6 to lure in all the suckers that will think they're making a sequel, but the whole gen will pass by and From won't ever touch it because Song doesn't care for either Demon or Blood outside of remakes.

Furesis4h ago

Because they made them do something else, then they canceled it and who knows what they are doing these days. They dont understand what they have and honestly i dont think they know what they are doing either.

blacktiger3h ago

How bout forget remade and start making new game pls?

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Bloodborne Reaches 4K and 60 FPS on PC Through Emulation, Compared Against PS5 BC Mode

ShadPS4 version 12.0.6 brings major performance gains to Bloodborne emulation on PC, enabling 4K and 60 FPS gameplay while surpassing the PS5's backward compatibility limits.

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InUrFoxHole49d ago

Id take 10yrs later over 10yrs + later and being charged again for it.

PrinceOfAnger49d ago

Oh.. when did PS5 get Horizon 5 ?

How many years ? 5 years !
but they got no problem here right ?

Halo CE is 2001 game

What about if PS5 get Sunset over drive
How many years ?

Dexterio49d ago (Edited 49d ago )

And PC gamers wallets always lose :) Gotta upgrade that graphics card constantly because you want to experience all those hyper realistic graphics with solid frame rate LMAO!🤣

Gridknac49d ago

LOL, you upgrade your console every 5-7 yrs. When you do get that shiny new console it has 3yr old pc tech in it. Not to mention 1/2 of your purchased games may or may not work and oftem show very little improvement. If you were to get this type of a remaster from sony, it would cost you another $70. PC can run pretty much any game ever made and will give you the option to remaster it as little or as much as you like for FREE. PC sets the bar and your console attempts the bar 3yrs later.

DustMan49d ago

LOL. I updated my 1080ti to a 3080 for $300 in a part swap. that was in late 2020. I'm still crushing games at higher frame rates lol. Bought the PC in late 2017 with an i7-8700 cpu. Still. Going. Strong. Maybe upgrade next year or around the decade mark.

In the meantime I'll play every game imaginable via emulation, and new releases as they come.

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Good-Smurf49d ago

The only reason Sony won't budge with this is that they probably want it to be more than remaster which is how ShadPS4 is doing to Bloodborne right now provided that you have strong enough hardware.

Arslan10049d ago

This article shows how Bloodborne can now run at 4 K and 60 FPS on PC via emulation — a big leap compared with the PS5 backward-compatibility version. and for translation help try: https://www.translationserv...

andy8549d ago

I really dont know why theyre holding on to this so much when its been asked for so much. Unless there'd a plan of a demons souls style remake

Miraak82 49d ago

Probably because their expectations of how much a game should sell is too high now a days, it only hit above 9 mil in sales in the coarse of 10 years. When they have franchises that sell x2 or x3 that number in half the time it's probably hard for them to justify the cost since they've gone the coarse of appealing to the widest audiences ... and Bloodborne isn't exactly that type of game . Even looking at trophies only a small percentage beat it let alone got half way through it sadly .

andy8549d ago

That's because of difficulty and not really much cost in remastering games. Look at what the PC community do for free. Its guaranteed profit for Sony.

Miraak82 49d ago

It's also a Fromsoft game and uses it's own propriety engine so unless they go to FS themselves or remake it like Demons Souls remake it's probably not worth the hassle from them .

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Interview: Yuka Kitamura, legendary composer of Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro

For more than a decade, Yuka Kitamura’s compositions have thrilled gamers around the world. From Dark Souls III to Bloodborne, Sekiro and Elden Ring, her music has left its mark on the history of video games, transforming every battle into a memorable experience and every moment of silence into a dramatic pause.

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