Definitely like hearing there's a way to deal with that possible ahh...anxiety...of that bar refilling after painfully getting there haha.
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Previews Thread [See Staff Posts]
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Definitely like hearing there's a way to deal with that possible ahh...anxiety...of that bar refilling after painfully getting there haha.
As someone who expects to be terrible at this... it does scare me a bit too.
But I think the point is that if you're hitting that "timer", you're probably not approaching it correctly, right? It feels like a system that helps establish the ideal flow of combat, to show that you need to be more aggressive, and so on.
I just know I can be a little stubborn about adapting instead of just bashing up against bosses in things, so I'll just have to make a point learning quicker than usual, hah. It's just kinda weird in general to be sorta excited for this as someone who's only ever briefly touched DS; these previews just happened to hit on a weird day for me and so reading them got me very interested. But since I've played a lot of Hollow Knight kinda recently too (actually, I should go back and finish up the last bits of it alongside this), I guess I'm much more up for that kind of challenge lately? Hmm.
(The below is a speculative interpretation -- it all depends on the actual implementation of these systems.)
The posture-meter is maybe there so that your agile player character can't just move in, slash, move out, repeat. The health is then there so that this method will work eventually, at least. There is definitely a sense in which the typical Souls combat is simplistic (it's just that the animations and hit-reactions are top-notch), so I assume this will be an implicit "easy mode" where you don't have to pay as much attention to the enemy as you would, if you wanted to consistently perfect-block them.
I feel like it might be the action-game equivalent of RPG grinding (to compensate in part for the removal of leveling in Sekiro?), which allows worse players to complete the game as well: It'll take you longer, but the game will be easier.
No I mean what you guys are saying is probably exactly the case, I would just prefer to not be on a timer for it is all. But again, this is just my looking at the theory, it'll probably feel totally natural once you get in the flow of things.
I have yet to see From introduce a system that wasn't well thought-out and cool so I don't doubt this'll work out just fine. It's just a nagging worry I have about it. It's worse watching videos because I just want to yell 'get in there!!!!' when I see that meter drop haha...
I also had the chance to play the game in the preview event that took place in London. My preview article, along with a video preview just went up. For anyone that can read Greek content here you go. https://unboxholics.com/stories/61218-sekiro-shadows-die-twice-video-preview
I am extremely excited for the game after my hands on time with it. FromSoft has crafted an excellent, precise, responsive and deep combat system and the whole formula is fresh and unique, while keeping some beloved elements from the Souls games.
I am extremely excited for the game after my hands on time with it. FromSoft has crafted an excellent, precise, responsive and deep combat system and the whole formula is fresh and unique, while keeping some beloved elements from the Souls games.
Google translate was a little dicey but I got the gist. Nice job!
In the vein of DMC5's silly unlockable live action cutscenes, I hope that NG+ gives you the option of playing with classic cheesy ninja sound effects. Sekiro shouting "Nin nin!" every time he performs a ninjutsu, or "Zun!" as he jumps would be pretty great.
Also, I think the "braindead AI" bug from Bloodborne might be back in some form. The enemies from 5:00 on in the video below behave really passively:
https://youtu.be/4iOe32waruI?t=296
Also, I think the "braindead AI" bug from Bloodborne might be back in some form. The enemies from 5:00 on in the video below behave really passively:
https://youtu.be/4iOe32waruI?t=296
Watched for a few minutes after and it seems like it was just that one encounter with the guy and three dogs that was messed up, unless it gets weird again later.
Anyway, hope that doesn't happen too often.
Is that enemy on the right reacting to the kill or is it just perfectly timed step down that makes it look like he's flinching?
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Most likely reacting to the kill just like Bloodborne enemies had that small knock-back animation when you visceral attacked an enemy near them.
lmao that face reaction during the visceral in upper right hand cornerIs that enemy on the right reacting to the kill or is it just perfectly timed step down that makes it look like he's flinching?
Just want to make sure I got this right: You lose half your XP when you die a second time and there's no chance to recover said XP right?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Yes... but. There are ways to affect the % of this proc, so it's a bit complicated as usual.
Apparently, someone translated and it took the guy 13 hours... to beat the final boss.
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Oh lord help us, I had the chat disabled. It took me like 3 hours to beat Nameless King and like 4 to beat Orphan.
okay gotcha. thanks a bunch, man.Yes... but. There are ways to affect the % of this proc, so it's a bit complicated as usual.
I guess I got the wrong impression a while ago. I thought the game had no or extremely light character progression (like, DMC levels), and I'm slightly bummed that it's apparently more than that. I'm sure I'll enjoy it regardless.
Do we know what this is?
Was apparently lived streamed 4 hours ago
Edit: I see I'm late to the party. Carry on!
Was apparently lived streamed 4 hours ago
Edit: I see I'm late to the party. Carry on!
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You missed my mention a couple of posts up :)? It was a live stream with Famitsu showing of the game where Kitao played, nothing new really. It ended with showing some merchandise, the Japanese physical copy and a Japanese guide for the game.
Any word on file size?Apparently pre-load for PS4 begins tomorrow.
Yeah I'm getting this one as a pre-order bonus in Belgium (Game Mania for those who might be interested)
I just checked and they probably added it this morning:
12.5GB.
Also the icon changed, to what I presume will be the final version. They added a new dynamic theme for preorders as well, on top of the one we'd already gotten. It's called 'Hirata States', though I haven't had a chance to see it yet.
I've been told that install sizes are heavily compressed, so I wonder what the actual file size for the game is once it's uncompressed and fully installed?I just checked and they probably added it this morning:
12.5GB.
Also the icon changed, to what I presumed will be the final version. They added a new dynamic theme for preorders as well, on top of the one we'd already gotten. It's called 'Hirata States', though I haven't had a chance to see it yet.
I'm also wondering if the Xbox One X is going to have any sort of additional download for 4K assets and such.
Yeah, it's hard to tell at this point. For comparison's sake, this is what the store lists as the download size for other FromSoft games on PS4:
Bloodborne (base game): 27.19GB
DSII: SotfS: 12.98GB
DSIII (base game): 18.2GB
Dark Souls: Remastered: 7.8GB
I know we're not supposed to equate a games' compressed file size to it's content, but the small file size for Sekiro does make me concerned about the game's length and it's content when compared with the other games that you mentioned and their file sizes - especially Bloodborne.
I have to admit I'm a bit concerned as well. Someone in other thread brought up the fact that Sekiro contains no alternative armor sets and pretty much no alternative weapons, which are usually the most detailed assets in the other games (since you get to look at them really closely and they also have to look nice for you to want to wear them) so that might account for some of it, considering even Bloodborne has a couple dozen sets and weapons. Also Sekiro is closer in file size to DS3 than BB, and I've always had the impression that DS3 is longer than BB.
I'd never pre-orderd a game from PSN before, and I don't know how the process works, and whether the 12.5GB accounts for the final ROM of the game once it's playable, or if it's a partial download so it can be preloaded and then the last 20-30% of the game is downloaded when it unlocks. Who knows.
Supposedly someone translated some of the Famitsu podcast linked in this thread, and it seemingly took one of the people in the podcast 13 hours to beat the final boss. But I wonder it that was misinterpreted and he meant to say that the whole game took him 13 hours to beat, which would be really disheartening. Unless someone in this thread understands Japanese and could confirm either way, we'll just have to wait and see.
I'd never pre-orderd a game from PSN before, and I don't know how the process works, and whether the 12.5GB accounts for the final ROM of the game once it's playable, or if it's a partial download so it can be preloaded and then the last 20-30% of the game is downloaded when it unlocks. Who knows.
Supposedly someone translated some of the Famitsu podcast linked in this thread, and it seemingly took one of the people in the podcast 13 hours to beat the final boss. But I wonder it that was misinterpreted and he meant to say that the whole game took him 13 hours to beat, which would be really disheartening. Unless someone in this thread understands Japanese and could confirm either way, we'll just have to wait and see.
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Bloodborne has not more content compared to Dark Souls 3 (Base game has less locations, less bosses, less weapons and items) yet it's much bigger. I don't know why.
According to Steam it will take 25 gb of space. Exactly the same as Dark Souls 3. And from software has said it multiple times that it will have similar amount of content as dark souls 3 and bloodborne. Even ENB just tweeted saying the same.
Who said this? It took 13h to yasuhiro kitao to beat just the final boss or to beat the game up to and including the final boss? Or it was other person playing?
He was stuck at final boss for 13 hours. He didn't say it took him 13 hours to beat the whole game
I mean if the game was 'only' 18 hours it would be fine by me. I don't need all games to be 100 hours.
That said, I'm sure is replayable to some capacity with the different endings and sidequests that you are sure to miss on the first time.
Also they mentioned already that the game length would be similar to BB. Don't freak out just with size files.
That said, I'm sure is replayable to some capacity with the different endings and sidequests that you are sure to miss on the first time.
Also they mentioned already that the game length would be similar to BB. Don't freak out just with size files.
''I know file size doesn't mean anything and everyone including Miyazaki,Kitao and Conkey said it would be similar in terms of content/variety but I'm still worried.'' You guys are weird.
Edit: I found the excerpt from the 4Gamer interview with Miyazaki.
Edit: I found the excerpt from the 4Gamer interview with Miyazaki.
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I posted this in the other thread but this is from Big M himself in a 4gamer interview.
As far as file size goes, keep in mind that this game doesn't have multiplayer. Surely that would cut it down a little bit.
please tel me some of you aren't serious with this concern over the game's length....based on its file size lol
Asked in another thread but never got an answer, how hard is this supposed to be compared to nioh/soulsbourne?
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Pretty challenging and on par with their previous games. Soulsborne vets need to re-learn the control scheme and the way they approach combat. The game is tuned with a resurrection mechanic in mind so take that as you will. I found Nioh to be harder than any souls game, other's didn't.
I said this in another thread a little while ago. From a couple previews I watched of Souls players who got hands-on time with it, they said it might actually be harder. I'd take that with a grain of salt, though. They have yet to really sink their teeth in and get used to not playing it like a Souls game yet, I would think.
We are proceeding the last week before release and should prevent ourselves about getting even ending spoilers from the streamers.
That's a good point. I wonder if it's just the compressed game in it's entirety, or is it just a portion of it as a preload? Also Sekiro not having tons of weapons and armor sets as well as no multiplayer could also have drastically cut down on the file size as well.
Is that after the file is decompressed or is that just because it's the PC version?
From what everyone is saying, it's even harder!