TheOnesWhoAre
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It took a year, but i've finally finished every single From Software soulsborne game. While this is for sure not my favorite of the bunch, I am sure as hell glad I ended with it. overall I'd say its about on equal footing with dark souls 1 in my eyes, but I think I have to give it to dark souls 3 simply because soul of cinder is fucking perfection that gwyn couldn't even begin to dream of matching.
While I'd still say i prefer the steam release (i'm a sucker for immersion), this is an amazing port with some awesome QOL, and it was great to go back, replay, and get the platinum trophy for this fantastic game.
what i'm about to say might change within the next few weeks. maybe its just recency bias talking, or maybe i'm still hyped up on adrenaline after the insanity that is this games ending. maybe i'll think it through and find some fatal flaw that didn't cross my mind as of writing this review, but honestly?
i don't care.
as of this moment, this is the greatest game i have ever played.
i don't care.
as of this moment, this is the greatest game i have ever played.
BUY IT. BUY IT. BUY THIS GAME AND LET BANDAI NAMCO KNOW THAT THIS SERIES IS LOVED AND DESERVES A REVIVAL. DO IT. DO IT FOR MY BEAUTIFUL CABBIT SON.
Played via the Phantasy Reverie Series
This game takes what was already great about the first game and builds upon it to make a somehow even better game. having simple gameplay may sound like a detriment at first but it leads to the devs being able to make a ton of different and insanely fun level gimmicks that fit the gameplay perfectly. this is a series that deserves its revival, and i really hope bandi namco knows that.
This game takes what was already great about the first game and builds upon it to make a somehow even better game. having simple gameplay may sound like a detriment at first but it leads to the devs being able to make a ton of different and insanely fun level gimmicks that fit the gameplay perfectly. this is a series that deserves its revival, and i really hope bandi namco knows that.
Played via the Phantasy Reverie Series
incredibly charming and fun platformer. did not expect to like it nearly as much as i do. honestly my only complaint is that its too short, it only took me about 3 hours to beat. deserves to be among the greats imo.
incredibly charming and fun platformer. did not expect to like it nearly as much as i do. honestly my only complaint is that its too short, it only took me about 3 hours to beat. deserves to be among the greats imo.
This game means so much to me. Every single facet of this game is dripping with quality and love. The stunning visuals, the fluid controls, Gareth Cokers BRILLIANT soundtrack, its all just so incredible. This would be my favorite metroidvania if it never got a somehow even better sequel. Do yourself a favor and play this masterpiece. I cannot stress enough how good it is.
I could write an entire essay about everything i think is bad about this game, but it wouldn't be anything you haven't already seen, so I'll spare you the time.
There's something here, but they fucked it up. bad.
There's something here, but they fucked it up. bad.
a lot less vague, but otherwise a massive improvement over the first one
the atmosphere was cool. it was kinda hard to understand what was going on, but thats more an issue on my end i guess.
2018
Charming and fun 2D puzzle platformer. It kind of starts to drag near the end but it’s still worth playing.
Short and fun little castlevania type game. Bosses can be pretty hit or miss though.
A nearly perfect soulsborne game. I love the focus on more agressive combat. having a sidestep instead of a dodge roll while locked onto enemies took some getting used to but once it clicked, it really clicked. trick weapons are a blast, and guns are super satisfying to parry with. the level design is stellar, with lots of series highlights all around. the boss fights are for the most part fantastic, and the old hunters DLC has three of the best bosses in the series. the lore is the best in the series without question, and the aesthetic is only topped by elden ring. honestly, my only real complaint is that chalice dungeons suck HOT ASS. I am so glad they are optional. the only bad bosses in the entire game come from them (yharnam, bloodletting beast, etc) and they are just a chore to actually play through. thank god for false depth chalices because if i actually had to go through all of the pthumerian chalices to fight yharnam i think i would have lost it. a thankfully optional stain on what is otherwise a masterpiece. I cannot recommend this game enough, as long as you skip the chalice dungeons.
honestly, I'm having a hard time finding anything negative to say about this DLC. The only thing i can really think of is that Living Failures and Laurence are only good, compared to Ludwig, Maria and the orphan all being fucking fantastic. you owe it to yourself to play bloodborne and this spectacular DLC.
2015
now that i've beaten this game, i understand why this is the fan favorite. the lore, atmosphere, and art style are top notch, and the more action oriented gameplay, while it takes a little getting used to, is fantastic. my only complaint, really, is that most of the bosses are pretty mid, with the exception being the final boss. i've heard old hunters has the best bosses in the game, though, so i'm headed off to play that. i hope what i've heard is true.