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Game Informer February Cover Revealed - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
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GI had lots of trouble with FROM Software in the past (Dark Souls 3 cover story), so I hope we actually get some new info. If not, the game's close enough as is.
Edit - The coverage video makes it sound like there's lots of new info.
Edit - The coverage video makes it sound like there's lots of new info.
So torn about whether or not to keep looking at new info. Day one obviously, trying to stay fresh and pure :(
They were promised lots of access to the game they ended up not receiving (though they were still able to publish a pretty good cover story). It was the subject of that issue's opening editorial by Andy McNamara.
Sounds like they've got lots of juicy info this time around though, based on the coverage preview video on their site.
I see. Activision is handling the marketing of the game, though, right? So, it shouldn't happen again, even if I'm cool with FROM not wanting to show too much.
yeah, the fact they're giving FROM another cover story makes me think things are cool now.
https://www.gameinformer.com/exclus...progression-works-in-sekiro-shadows-die-twice
Article on progression, skill trees, penalties for dying, etc.
Article on progression, skill trees, penalties for dying, etc.
Yeah this some more like Darksiders then any Souls game.
Not saying its a bad thing at all btw.
We weren't able to do a video interview, but we'll have something up later in the month.
Oh shit, time for blackout, guess I should leave the internet until I finish my first playthrough. That's a long ass time.
This and the lack of online co op actually excites me. Instead of making a wider, more shallow style of maps and enemy design tailored for lots of player builds and groups, they can focus in and build the levels and enemies and challenges around a more fixed perspective. In a lot of ways, this game should be even more challenging than dark souls or bloodborne, since it's more of an action game where the challenge can't be mitigated by RPG elements
That Hurricanrana in the video...this game is gonna be so sick! Cant wait for the Dev and Miyazaki interviews!
That bit about leveling and skill trees sounds great! Thats how you do holistic game design. Rather than just rewarding the player with a level up, you tie it into other aspects of actually playing the game.
After Bloodborne, continued streamlining and deemphasizing of build variety shouldn't be surprising, I guess. I never felt this harmed the design of the earlier games, though, so I'm curious to see just what improvements this is intended to make.
Speaking of which...can you buy a single issue of Game Informer? As far as I can tell you can only get it via subscription now. Does anybody know if single issue purchase is possible, and if so, where you've personally seen it available? (i.e. not "it should be at newstands / grocery store / book store")
EDIT: For anybody looking for DIGITAL single issues. Looks like February isn't up available yet though
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It will be an upset of Sekiro isn't my favorite game of 2019. First time I've been hyped to read a magazine cover story in quite awhile.
I feel like Bloodborne was a streamlining of Dark Souls, whereas Sekiro is working in an entirely different genre altogether.
It definetly harms balance, see Pyro on DS1 or miracles on DS2, etc...
This. Souls games, including BB, and very much still RPGs. Sekiro is more of an Action Adventure than Action RPG.
Thank you! For some reason, I thought they were hoarding them for people who subscribe on the spot.
My most anticipated game of the year. Still disappointed this is not an RPG but I trust Miyazaki, I know the game will be great.