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Why Bloodborne is the Greatest Game of This Generation

Thank goodness for From Software, who gave this generation its bite with the release of Bloodborne, one of the true greats.

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chrisx2872d ago

it's one of the top 7 greatest games of this gen that's for sure.

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Deep-throat2872d ago

Bloodborne is the best PS4 exclusive. But Sony didn't bother enhance it on the PS4 Pro.

yomfweeee2872d ago

Sony doesn't control From Software.

moomoo3192872d ago

Boost mode on pro gives the game a nice little bump

MegamanXXX2872d ago

Don't need enhancing 😁

PurpHerbison2872d ago

Despite being the greatest game of the generation, it does need enhancing for the Pro. They could totally fix the frame pacing issues and fps drops if they wanted to.

deno2872d ago

I'd have to say uncharted 4 is the best ps4 exclusive. The Indiana Jones of adventure games. A masterpiece.

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SuperSonic912872d ago

Looks like any game "inspired" by Shadow of the Colossus turns out to be great i.e. Demon's Souls, Uncharted, Bloodborne, Twilight Princess, Resident Evil 4, etc etc

Traingamez2872d ago (Edited 2872d ago )

all souls games are "inspired" by fromsoftwares previous games that came out WAY before shadow of the snorefest, see shadow tower abyss and kingsfield

compared to souls games shadow of the colossus is a bleak, boring, trite, unfinished mess

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SilverDemon2872d ago

Traingamez
In an interview with Miyazaki (creator of DS1 BB and DeS) he stated that the reason he left his old job and became a game dev is because ico and SotC inspired him and wanted to make games that tell a story with minimum words/cutscenes

SuperSonic912872d ago

People people don't know their games....

Infact Miyazaki's games are HEAVILY INFLUENCED by SOTC

https://www.rollingstone.co...

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frostypants2872d ago (Edited 2872d ago )

In what reality are any of those games inspired by Shadow of the Colossus? WTF? The Soulsborne games are successors to King's Field, which came before SotC.

SuperSonic912872d ago (Edited 2872d ago )

@frostypants

Miyazaki said it himself... read please and wipe your tears away https://www.rollingstone.co...

PS. He joined Fromsoftware in 2004 because of Fumito Ueda's story telling integrated to game play mechanics.

Facts mate, facts. His game's difficulty is influenced by SOTC Enjoy!

SuperSonic912871d ago

Naughty Dog directors said it themselves. Ueda's games influnced Uncharted Nd TLOU
from the get go.
https://youtu.be/BBV9xAR9im...

Sirk7x2871d ago (Edited 2871d ago )

Twilight Princess? The Zelda formula was created in the 80s man. Also, Resident Evil 4 came out before Shadow of the Colossus. I'd also argue that the combat system in the Souls games took influence from Monster Hunter, although Fromsoftware has been in the game for a very long time. Not that Shadow of the Colossus wasn't fantastic. I think that, Ico and Okami really cemented the idea that games could be incredibly artistic, and probably has inspired loads of creativity since.

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imtiyaz62872d ago

It’s still unfair how the Witcher 3 stole all the spotlight from this masterpiece. Witcher 3 is good but Horizon already surpassed it with its superior combat system, while BB still remains unmatched.

SuperSonic912871d ago

No worries Japan Studio's games stand the test of time. Bloodborne will be remembered for a long time.

NXFather2871d ago

What is the best game this gen from your thoughts? Don't PM me either.

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Hylian102872d ago

It's in my top 5 games of all time.

Masterpiece.

madforaday2872d ago

I was going to say, BB is one of my top 5 games of all time maybe even in the top 3. No matter how much I love Mario 64, Bloodborne beats Mario 64 in every department. I think nostalgia gets to a lot of people.

Nintentional2872d ago

Really, because my nostalgia for games like Castlevania Circle of the Moon, and Aria of Sorrow are what make me absolutely love Bloodborne even more.

I almost excusively use the Threaded Cane in that game, it makes me think of what it would be like if Konami still gave a crap about Castlevania and made a new one.

Uken122872d ago

Bloodborne is an awesome game. Great environment, cool story, cool concept and very fresh.
But it has some huge flaws imo. If someone told me it was their greatest game of this gen, I would understand.

Mario64 is still amazing, nostalgia has nothing to do with it. I actually beat it 100% on my wii U before Odyssey released. The controls are still great and everything. The problem is that no Mario after that has pushed Mario64 to even further levels.
Also BB and Mario64 aren't good comparisons. If you like one style of game over the other, than that is a different story.

But Bloodborne pales in comparison to it's predecessor, DARK SOULS. Less content, less customization, less of everything. Dark Souls has better Boss design also.

Zelda: BotW so far is my game of the Generation. But we have quite a few good ones. Also Mario 3D World is up there. Full game Destiny 1 is pretty awesome. Bloodborne is one of my tops for this gen for sure.

Prubar2872d ago

I own all consoles but consider myself an Xbox fan. With that said BB is definitely in my top ten. Everything about it is right up my alley.

Sgt_Slaughter2871d ago

Mario 64 is still to this day very playable and the only real issue is the camera, but a 3D open world camera from 1996 is always going to be wonky. Of course Bloodborne would beat it in every department, a game from 2015 better be better than a game from 1996 or it's got problems.

They can co-exist on the same level, they don't have to be compared to each other or put one over the other.

madforaday2871d ago

For some reason you guys think I am comparing those games which I wasn't. I was going to put Goldeneye but I just put Mario 64. I still play Mario 64 on my 64.

@Uken12, one of the main reasons why I love BB more is that it doesn't have tons of weapons and have less customizations. The thing BB has is more unique weapons compared to Dark Souls. Just because you have 15 different Great swords doesn't mean you have 15 unique Great Swords. You have one with a different stat but the moveset is the same. Nostaliga as A LOT to do with it and we don't even know. I was 12 years old around when Mario 64 came out, of course, the me now, as a totally different mindset when it comes to this industry. Zelda is one of my favorite games but I just have a hard time with the story. My first hour into the game, Fight Ganon, I am like soo that is it? I personally don't like that ,of course, you get some story elements with Memories but I don't think this is the first time we are fighting Ganon. I always have a hard time pushing forward in games where there is a limited story. The same concept is with Mario Odyssey. I just ended up watching my GF do most of it because I have no urge to move forward in my game. The moons in that game are so simple and easy to get. Mario 64 stars were unique in their own way which was amazing.

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Nintentional2872d ago

Same. It reminded me so much of Castlevania. I absolutely adored Bloodborne.

Smitty20202872d ago

I haven’t had chance too play the game yet, it’s downloaded onto my ps4 but need too find the time too play 😔 I hate work lol

G20WLY2872d ago

It's popularity is about to explode all over again, thanks to being free on PS Plus right now!

With Bloodborne, Ratchet & Clank (!) and three other games for PS4 this month alone, PS+ is killing it!!

Silly Mammo2872d ago

I wonder if they released it to the masses because a BB2 is in the works? Basically, giving it away enlarges the fan base.

SourtreeDing2872d ago

@silly

ithink BB2 is coming this yr

nitus102871d ago

@Silly Mammo

There is a new game that is being made by From Software, however, from the very limited teaser it could be a new Souls game although I very much doubt this since From Software has stated that they have finished with Dark Souls but "Hey you never know since money talks." 😎

It is possible that (again from the limed teaser) that the new game could be BB2 although I would prefer that the game would have a Bloodborne theme with Lovecraftian horror overtones and not actually a Bloodborne 2.

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mxyzptlk2872d ago

one of my favorites of all time

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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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