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PS4 Exclusive Bloodborne Alpha Test: Check Out Almost Three Hours of Fantastic Direct Feed Gameplay

Today was the first day of the alpha testing of the PS4 exclusive Bloodborne, and inevitably a lot of gameplay footage has ended on YouTube, uploaded by several eager testers.

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jhoward5853532d ago

I'm jealous. I wish I can play the BB alpha.

Mega243532d ago (Edited 3532d ago )

Same, this video will satisfy me a bit though.

JamieLeeC933532d ago

It's only been half an hour since the first phase ended and I'm already desperate to play it again..

Paprika3532d ago

Looks so good! Didn't apply for beta, bit really looking forward to this. Thanks again DS.

qwerty6763532d ago (Edited 3532d ago )

looks like a mindless hack and slash also very linear. hack down an enemy move one rinse and repeat until you reach the end and face a boss. then do it all again in the next level.

is there any variety to the combat? and will the story be intriguing enough to keep you interested? is there even a story?

i really hope this isn't all that's to it. not trying to sound like troll or a hater just some concerns.

Abriael3532d ago (Edited 3532d ago )

"concerns"

ok :D

Mega243532d ago

I bet his never seen Dark Souls.

equal_youth3532d ago

u can't be serious ^^
or... are.. u...

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PaleMoonDeath3532d ago

Someones new to the Souls series I see, sure this isn't in the name of "Souls" but you'd be daft to argue.

Try Demons Souls first.

Flamingweazel3532d ago

Souls gamnes are the opposite of everything you said hardly mindless and very open and big LMAO. Troll harder.

GribbleGrunger3532d ago

'And so the nightly hunt begins.'

Brazz3532d ago

soo.... how is your time with your xbox ? I can imagine ...

qwerty6763532d ago (Edited 3532d ago )

really guys?

"omggg he has a different opinion he must be trolling!!!"

stop being so close minded. this is just my initial impression from watching the video. and i've actually dug a little deeper to see if my concerns are warranted

it seems the devs themselves have quoted "It won't be as open as Dark Souls 2" and that game wasn't even open world. So in some form I do think this game will be somewhat linear and we see that in the gameplay. If you like that type of game that's great, I do to, as long as the mix up the gameplay elements to keep it interesting or have an interesting story.

But the combat looked very stale. Maybe it changes as the game goes on? whos knows. But it looks like a boring hack and slash from what ive seen.

As for the story have we seen any story trailers that will immerse you in the game? There seems to be no hints of that. If its going to be a linear game with simple hack and slash a good story is a must to keep you invested in what you're doing. This seems to have none of that.

I will still keep an eye on this game maybe they'll show more to peak my interest again.

Inception3532d ago (Edited 3532d ago )

"it seems the devs themselves have quoted "It won't be as open as Dark Souls 2" and that game wasn't even open world"

Did you ever play Dark Souls 2? The game very open / accessible because you had bonfire that connected to every main area even when you not visited that area yet. What the devs means is Bloodborne will not as open as that because you will need to explore and find some way to new area.

"But the combat looked very stale. Maybe it changes as the game goes on? whos knows. But it looks like a boring hack and slash from what ive seen."

This is only the beginning and most of the enemies still pretty basic with one or two enemies who act as a death trap. It will act as a tutorial for players to get used with the game mechanic, just like Demon's & Dark Souls did in the 1st area. But when players level up and open more area with new enemies in it than that's the main attraction begin.

"As for the story have we seen any story trailers that will immerse you in the game?"

Obviously it will have story that will immerse you in the game. Did you not see people spending tons of hours playing Souls series just want to know what is really happening in Boletaria, Lordran, and Drangleic?

But the story itself isn't in the same way like Uncharted, MGS, or Heavy Rain type. In Bloodborne you are the main characters and you need to explore the area, talk to NPC, reading item description, and read some letters / document to find some clue of what is really happening in Yharnam. Again, just like Souls series.

Anyway, i don't want to sound rude but from the looks of it i assume you never play Souls series right? You keep mumbling about linier and hack & slash and people who have played Souls series obviously knew the series isn't linier and you can't simply hack & slash your way.

Bathyj3532d ago

Stop saying hack and slash.

You might have a point but, I hope the combat is not as repetitive as your writing.

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WeAreLegion3532d ago

So jealous! I applied for this. Hoping I get in at some point. It's looking so good!

equal_youth3532d ago

what? 3 hours? there goes my evening...

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25 Games We Want To See Get A Sequel

BLG writes, "Do you ever get that feeling after you’ve finished a game that you just wish there was more? Or do you spend years hoping and praying for a sequel that never comes?

This list compiles some of the top games we desperately want to get a sequel. Please give us more of our favorite games!"

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DefenderOfDoom23d ago

Would love to see a sequel to the 7th gen FPS campaign SINGULARITY from RAVEN Software..

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Games That We Would Like To See Remastered

BLG writes, "Over the years, we’ve seen some truly incredible games come out. However, as technology has advanced, a lot of these games are now dated or not accessible anymore.

This list compiles the games we would want to be remastered."

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CrimsonWing693d ago

How about sequels instead of just replaying the same games with better performance and fidelity?

I would’ve taken a Dead Space 4 over Dead Space 1 Remake, especially knowing the sales on 1 Remake killed anything for the future.

xHeavYx2d ago

I agree, but there are some games that would really benefit from the new tech though, like the first 2 InFamous games. Some of the old Tenchu games (for us old people)

darthv723d ago

No remasters needed... things can be upgraded with post release patches and DLC. There should be more new games or at least sequels that people have been asking for. Give me Bloodborne 2 over a remaster any day.

anast3d ago

I agree. But, sadly, at this point, I would day 1 a Bloodborne remake or remaster.

neutralgamer19923d ago

There are many new games being released monthly so there is space for remakes and remasters

MinnesotaFatts3d ago

You say that, but the only way I can get 60fps on Bloodborne is with a cracked console.

D0nkeyBoi3d ago

This is the most boring console generation yet. I can only ever find new games on Steam. PS5 and especially Xbox are boring right now. Less more remakes please.

anast3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

I enjoy renting a new janky CRPGs on PC from time to time. But, I've been playing new games on the PS5 since it came out, and a lot of those games people want to come to PC because the game selection sucks over there.

Fishy Fingers3d ago

PC game selection sucks?

Come on bro, its cool to like your console but but no need for the obvious passive aggressive comments. PC and Nintendo are basically the only platforms with exclusives these days. PC is getting all the big console (PS5/XB) games sooner or later.

anast3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

All the CRPGs I care to play/rent have come to console for the most part. No need to use my gaming PC much these days. Now, those old games are severely overpriced on console which would be a point to argue.

slayernz2d ago

what you on about mate???? lol, i never said anything about AAA only being on console, i replied to original post from donkey saying heaps of games out there, ....just chill out bud

slayernz3d ago

think you should open your eyes mate, there are a ton of games to play, i havent played a so called 'AAA' game in about a year, been having way too much fun with indies

anast3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

I play Indies on console. My eyes are open. You might need the eye opening if you think only AAA games are on console.

Friendlygamer3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Remasters are interesting for less accessible titles, things like silent hill 4 the room, alundra, viewtiful joe... remastering stuff that's already avaliable is a bit of a waste. I would love a kings field/shadow tower collection

truthBombs3d ago

A simple update or port on more powerful hardware is enough. Improve framerates to 60+ and that's good enough. I would love to play Bloodborne on Steam Deck.

anast3d ago

If they optimized Bloodborne like they did with Doom. I would have that game on every device in the house.

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The 7 Best Souls-Like Games - Mastering the Challenge

The Souls-like genre remains popular, along with FromSoftware's classics there are many contenders. But which are the best Souls-like games?

toxic-inferno62d ago

Hmm... In my opinion, the 7 best are the 6 made by FromSoftware (DeS, DS1, DS2, DS3, BB and ER), then Lies of P. But each to their own.

kevco3362d ago

Still DS1? You don't feel it's been surpassed yet?

Demon's Souls has the remake of course, but DS1 has surely been outdated?

Smellsforfree62d ago

I think that the DS1 remake is better looking than DS2. The interior lighting matched with the low resolution textures in DS2 is very garish, IMO.

Besides graphics, what do you mean by DS1 being "outdated"? I'm someone who played through Elden Ring and just recently played through the DS series, and as far as gameplay went, there were all very similar.

Cacabunga62d ago

I haven’t played many but Bloodborne and NIOH1 are on top of my list.. had a blast with these 2

toxic-inferno62d ago

For world design and interconnectedness (that's a word, right?) DS1 is yet to be beaten.

anast30d ago

All great games beside DS2.

toxic-inferno30d ago

I would agree, but there are some things in DS2 that are great and incredibly memorable. It tries to do things differently, and there are some amazingly cinematic moments.

Of course, there's also poor level design (particularly the interconnectivity of the world), questionable combat choices and some of the worst boss runs since the early days of video games...

anast30d ago

True. I can't disagree the game has some moments.