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Bloodborne Review | Gamer's Palace

Gamer's Palace: "Bloodborne has its strength in its great atmosphere and its beatiful and frightening environment, just as it has solid hack'n'slash mechanics at a fairly high difficulty level. Also, it does not lose its appeal for motivated players in the long run, because story as well as the random dungeons offer a great load of challenges.

However, technical flaws weigh as nearly as much: As if stuttering and flickering were not bad enough for a PS4 exclusive,the game has massive clipping problems and the battles are heavily influenced by those and AI flaws. More effort should have been made in the technical area to make Bloodborne a better and more challenging experience."

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FITgamer3358d ago (Edited 3358d ago )

Knocking 30 points off mainly for technical issues seems a little ridiculous.

360ICE3358d ago (Edited 3358d ago )

"(...) and the battles are heavily influenced by those and AI flaws" is the argument they're making. I haven't played Bloodborne, so I don't know anything, but the reviewer apparently thinks the technical issues intrude on the core gameplay.

Crimzon3358d ago

I can't fault the AI personally, I think it's done very well and works perfectly for the design of the game itself. I don't really know how it could be improved.

The technical issues, though? Yeah, they're incredibly frustrating. The loadtimes are abysmal but they don't really bother me too much I guess, the main complaint I have is in regards to the framerate being so bad which just ruins the whole experience. The whole game is so janky/stuttery that it's driving me crazy, and it's all the more frustrating because the game looks gorgeous and is brilliantly designed, but all of that comes undone when it runs so poorly. It makes me sad that this will never come to PC because getting to play this game at a stable framerate would be fantastic, and 60fps would be a dream.

breakpad3358d ago

a mediocre review for Bloodborne is a clickbait review ...end of story (or an idiot's review you choose)

Perjoss3358d ago

"AI is rather intelligent"

Yes, the fights vs other AI hunters is kind of creepy, they dodge your attacks and heal up nicely.

360ICE3358d ago

@Everyone except Breakpad
I don't disagree with anyone. Haven't played the game. I will as soon as I can find the time, though. I'm really hyped!

@Breakpad
There are many kinds of gamers with different likes and dislikes. Some people hate long load times and don't really get a huge sense of achievement from difficult bosses, others approach it completely differently. You'll always have someone who disagree with the majority.

But I understand that people having different opinions can be difficult to grasp and really aggravating. MDMA might help (with some caveats).

Also, let's not live in a world where "7/10" is considered mediocre.

uptownsoul3358d ago (Edited 3358d ago )

@360ICE

Valid load times/frame rate issues aside, a reviewers like/dislike of a particular game style or genre should NEVER factor into their final score.

And the only legitimate criticism of this game are load times and frame rate issues…And if you believe those 2 issues should knock down a game's final score 30% then MOST of the games from the 7th & 8th gen were WAY OVER scored

360ICE3358d ago

@uptownsouls

I agree criticisms of specific genres are not really that interesting in a review. You'll note that I didn't say anything else.

And again, the criticism is that frame rate problems and other issues effect the core gameplay. Not saying I agree with that, but it makes sense.

If there were frame issues in "The Impossible game", for instance, it would be a terrible game -- because some games are very dependent on high frame rates.

Snookies123358d ago (Edited 3358d ago )

@Number-Nine - Exactly! I was watching a guy doing a walkthrough on YouTube, and when he came across a Hunter he actually thought he was fighting a real person for like 10 minutes. 'AI flaws', yeah right...

ChronoJoe3358d ago

In fairness I think you could make a really strong argument of Bloodborne being a bad game, based on its technical failings. The framerate is awful, and it's clearly not because it's on PS4, but because it's not been optimised all that well (the segments where the framerate dies aren't fantastic visually, and while the game looks good it wont blow you away overall, so really there's no excuse).

Additionally, the load times are atrocious, the network is poor and you spend huge amounts of time searching for someone to invade. I've also had the game crash on me twice.

Still, despite these flaws, Bloodbornes' combat and design is so far ahead of any other RPG, that most of these issues become largely irrelevant. The game is in a league of its own, and that's why it gets the praise it does, I can see why for some these issues could be a deal breaker, but for those that appreciate the games strengths, there's nothing that comes close on the market, and as such Bloodborne deserves a score that represents that.

Just my opinion.

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ninsigma3358d ago (Edited 3358d ago )

I think if the reviewer feels like it affects the game for them too much then I think a 30 point reduction is acceptable. I don't find it to be an issue too much, but they are there. We've been screaming at reviewers since unity released with bugs for giving the game too high a score. We can't turn around and bash them FOR doing that now. If we did then we will get nowhere with achieving some proper journalism. I personally think the game is more than 7. I'd give it an 8/8.5 due to the technical issues but 7 is still a respectable score.

Edit:

Though I do disagree with the reviewers statement on the AI. God knows it's kicked my ass plenty of times.

Edit 2:

Scratch that, I'll give it a 9. Nonetheless I stand by everything else I said.

StrawberryDiesel4203358d ago

You're really comparing the POS launch of Assasin's Creed Unity to Bloodborne? They are not even close in terms of fail...Did you play Unity at launch? My friend is an Assasin's Creed fanboy and he returned it despite the fact that he had been anticipating its release for quite some time. He was excited but soon found the game was UNPLAYABLE at launch. Hardly the same scenario as "Frame Pacing" which is BB's problem. Go read Eurogamer/Digital Foundry Technical Analysis before you spread nonsense.

ninsigma3358d ago

What the hell are you talkng about?? I'm not spreading nonsense at all. Maybe learn some comprehension skills.
Bloodborne has frame rate issues full stop. It has audio stutters full stop. It has long loading times full stop. These are the three problems the game has and people may find they ruin the immersion for them. I never said that it was worse than unity but that doesn't stop the game having faults. My point was unity had stupid high scores for being buggy and everyone was goin crazy about that, myself included. The guy above is giving out about this reviewer docking marks from bloodborne for having bugs, which is the exact thing everyone went crazy about NOT happening! I'm just pointing out that we as readers need less of the double standard and more sticking to our guns no matter what the game is in question or else we get force fed the crap we see on here everyday.
so tell me, where is the nonsense??

MysticStrummer3358d ago

"Bloodborne has frame rate issues full stop. It has audio stutters full stop. It has long loading times full stop."

I just killed Amygdala so I'm pretty far into the game. I've seen frame rate issues and long load times (though I don't believe any load time has been the 40 seconds one article claimed right before launch). I don't know what you're talking about regarding audio stutters. The game sounds amazing. The technical hiccups I've experienced aren't worth 30 points. It's this reviewer's right to subtract those points, and it's my right to ignore their opinion from here on.

ninsigma3358d ago

@mystic
I don't find them to be a problem either but I can understand why people would.
I've come across the audio getting messed up a good few times. Mainly in Old Yharnum.

lol that's ok. I won't lose sleep over it ;)

Revolver_X_3358d ago

Its kinda funny when I hear about the framerate issues. I just platinumed BB yesterday, and have to say those framerate drops I only noticed early on in the heavy spider webbed town areas. Once you leave that area, to me, it either didn't happen any more or it was small enough that I didn't notice. It makes me wonder if people who claim this is reoccurring even made it past the beginning areas. Don't get me wrong. The loading times are ridiculous, especially when you die and are anxious to get back into action. The claims of stuttering audio is a first for me, never came across such. My complaints would be completely different. If you are a pro Souls gamer. BB is just far too easy. The speed of combat and the fact that 90% of enemies, including bosses can be riposte by guns, makes this game so easy it's pathetic.

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joab7773358d ago

I havnt had any framerate issues during fights, and only a couple in Old Yarnham.

But I think this author misses the point. Everything is meant to be the same b/c you are supposed to learn from your mistakes as you begin to master the system, or your own strengths. It would go against everything that From's games are to change enemy location etc.

Also, the SI and combat are top notch. I had 75k echoes last night and was fighter beasts that throw boulders. I attacked 1 and noticed another above me. I backtracked bit he threw the bolder towards the exit, my natural retreat. I died. But why would he throw it anywhere else? It isn't cheap. It's just smart.

Then you have hunters you can fight, and often they fight like we would by simply overwhelming you, stunning you, finding something that works and repeating...like the widespread gunfire.

This game has some flaws, and I'm an rpg fan so my biggest issue is its streamlining, which leads to less replayability...unless dlc adds more.

remixx1163358d ago

I just feel like he blows it all way out of proportion, I haven't noticed massive fps issues or barely any sound clipping, though the load times are a bit much but not as overblown as this blatant click bait trash would have you believe.

nucky643358d ago

well, he called it a "hack and slash" game - that statement shows he doesn't know what he's talking about.

SmielmaN3358d ago

Totally agree. I played it kind of hack and slashy for about 7 hrs before I started to lure ppl out and dodge like a mofo.

MysticStrummer3358d ago

People actually disagreed with you.

lol

Proof that they have no clue.

scientificreasoning3358d ago

Especially considering they are exaggerated and not near as bad as this troll makes out, the Frame rate is sold 99% of the time and the bets of any souls game.....

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psplova3358d ago

Right. I rarely see any hiccups and when I do they do nothing to hamper my experience in this game. Load times being the biggest complaint I have, give me a moment to check my phone which works out well actually.

xabmol3358d ago

Yeah, and it give me time to make a sandwich. So the load times are A-O.K. with me!

/s

poor_cus_of_games3358d ago

Must be a very small sandwich.

psplova3358d ago

lol Riiiiight.. They're not that bad dude. Give me a break.

xabmol3358d ago

Just trying to point out how stupid it is to say that long loading screens are OK because you needed that time to do something else anyway.

Just cus it's an awesome game doesn't mean it gets a free pass.

Guess I need a larger "/s" in my post. Or maybe my humor is off?

Deadlead3358d ago (Edited 3358d ago )

Haha I'm surprised it took this long for the blatant attention seeking review to show up. Not even clicking to view article.

bmwfanatic3358d ago

So I guess all the other reviewers and gamers me included are playing a different game.

MasterCornholio3358d ago

-shrugs-

I guess. I'm playing the game and it isn't anything like what the critic played.

TheColbertinator3358d ago

Oh yes this must be the true definitive review we all waited for. Silence everyone,the Gamers Palace has spoken.

/s

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10 Most Interesting Bloodborne Characters, Ranked

ScreenRant's Melissa Sarnowski writes, "The Hunter steps into a world full of blood, horror, and darkness in Bloodborne, but they also meet countless fascinating characters at the same time."

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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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DefenderOfDoom212d 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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CrimsonWing6913d 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.

xHeavYx12d 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)

darthv7213d 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.

anast12d ago

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

neutralgamer199212d ago

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

MinnesotaFatts12d ago

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

D0nkeyBoi13d 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.

anast12d ago (Edited 12d 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 Fingers12d 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.

anast12d ago (Edited 12d 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.

slayernz12d 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

slayernz12d 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

anast12d ago (Edited 12d 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.

Friendlygamer13d ago (Edited 13d 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

truthBombs13d 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.

anast12d 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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