Poll of the Day > Bloodstained is incredible so far.

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THEGODDAMNBATMA
06/18/19 4:36:24 PM
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A whole lot of fun, I love Symphony of the Night and Aria of Sorrow so to see another game on that level from IGA is amazing. It's closer to Aria which I like a lot because that was my first Castlevania game and the one I enjoy the most.
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Archgoat
06/18/19 4:39:47 PM
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I was only able to play about an hour last night, but what I did play I loved. I can't wait to be off work so I can play some more.
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Pus_N_Pecans
06/18/19 5:11:10 PM
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If you backed it on Kickstarter for the diginal version, do you have to log into your fangamer for the code? I thought theyd just email them, but they never did for Curse of the Moon either so I dont actually know.
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DeaconsPony
06/18/19 5:12:36 PM
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If it's anything like Aria I will love it. That's one of my favorite games of all time. I think I got it on switch, but it was so long ago I don't remember. I wonder how to get the downlaod codes too
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DeaconsPony
06/18/19 5:15:36 PM
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Yeah it says on Kickstarter I backed for a digital code. Hmm
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dioxxys
06/18/19 5:31:06 PM
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ill wait till its cheap

but may I should support Iga
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KeijiMaedaTiger
06/18/19 5:52:24 PM
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Man I wish i could afford it right now, but nooo I had to preorder borderlands 3 before bloodstained had a release date.
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Mad_Max
06/18/19 5:54:31 PM
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Yeah I'm digging it. Only played through the opening level and the starting area once you land, but what I've seen I've loved.

Game is very generous with drops. After the boat alone I already had like 3 or 4 Shards and a plethora of weapons and armor. Messed around with the crafting a bit. Really hoping to get a chance to get further into the game but things have been crazy busy lately.
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Mead
06/18/19 6:30:23 PM
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Is it worth the $40 pricepoint? It looks interesting but I expected it to be more like $20-$25
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Pus_N_Pecans
06/18/19 7:09:27 PM
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Looks like they aren't giving out codes til tomorrow now. :/
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Mad_Max
06/18/19 7:11:21 PM
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Mead posted...
Is it worth the $40 pricepoint? It looks interesting but I expected it to be more like $20-$25

I'm not that far into it, but SotN isn't a very long game, so if it's modeled after that game I'd expect Bloodstained won't be much longer. They did say there will be 13 free DLCs, but I think some of those will come in the form of new playable characters, so not so much new content as such.

I suppose, if SotN had released today, would you pay $40 for that? If not, I'd wait for a sale.

Shovel Knight is supposed to be one of the playable characters, and I hear that Aurora from Child of Light is another
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ReggieTheReckless
06/18/19 8:37:29 PM
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What system? I'd think about getting it on switch for portability, but I'd be worried about performance compared to ps4 version
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THEGODDAMNBATMA
06/18/19 8:55:45 PM
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Mad_Max posted...
Shovel Knight is supposed to be one of the playable characters

Not sure about playable character, but there is an enemy based off of Shovel Knight.
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streamofthesky
06/18/19 9:37:04 PM
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Damn, just noticed an email from June 5 asking to confirm my delivery address for my backer copy.

Hope that doesn't delay the arrival... switch version's not even out for another week.
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Mad_Max
06/18/19 9:41:13 PM
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THEGODDAMNBATMA posted...
Mad_Max posted...
Shovel Knight is supposed to be one of the playable characters

Not sure about playable character, but there is an enemy based off of Shovel Knight.

Playable dude!! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi7Wzl3YHjU" data-time="&start=104

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JanwayDaahl
06/21/19 12:43:38 PM
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Mead posted...
Is it worth the $40 pricepoint? It looks interesting but I expected it to be more like $20-$25


It's definitely not worth $40 imo. It's more fair to call it a $20 game. I say this because the content is fairly bland for what it is.
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Aculo
06/21/19 12:55:17 PM
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i only got to put in 2 hours yesterday, but i love it so far. scratches the exact itch i was looking for, ok?
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The_tall_midget
06/21/19 4:50:35 PM
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A little on the short side.
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ReggieTheReckless
06/21/19 4:55:20 PM
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The_tall_midget posted...
A little on the short side.

How long for a 100% getting everything run?

Edit: and is there replayability at all? In the guise of different characters or modes of play?
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The_tall_midget
06/21/19 4:59:26 PM
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ReggieTheReckless posted...


Edit: and is there replayability at all? In the guise of different characters or modes of play?


There is replayability. Won't spoil it.

100%? You mean map coverage and bosses only or everything?
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NightMareBunny
06/21/19 4:59:53 PM
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yeah i wonder the length I've heard some people have already beaten it twice now
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wolfy42
06/21/19 5:04:51 PM
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It is on sale 25% off on green man gaming, but I'm still gonna hold off.

Quite a few complaints about length, but no clue how long it actually takes to beat.

For 40$, unless it makes me orgasim while playing I expect at least 8 hours. Since you can get it for $30, I guess 6 wouldn't be horrid.

I'm guessing it's longer then that, and if it's 20 hours for the first playthrough (Without getting every little thing) then that is a good deal still.

If it's 10 hours and you can enjoy playing it through twice at least...still decent.
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The_tall_midget
06/21/19 5:11:30 PM
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Speed run: 2-3 hours I'd say.

100% map coverage and bosses only: About 6-8 hours.

100% everything (map, bosses, crafting, bestiary, etc.) : About 12-15 hours.

Not counting the aforementioned replay value.

Being very conservative with those numbers.
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wolfy42
06/21/19 5:13:35 PM
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The_tall_midget posted...
Speed run: 2-3 hours I'd say.

100% map coverage and bosses only: About 6-8 hours.

100% everything (map, bosses, crafting, bestiary, etc.) : About 12-15 hours.

Not counting the aforementioned replay value.

Being very conservative with those numbers.


Wow, yeah, that is pretty low tbh, especially since I don't care about 100%. I'm not gonna say my time would be around a speed run, but more in the range of 4-5 hours probably...and yeah, not worth it to me even at $30 right now.
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Pus_N_Pecans
06/21/19 6:32:52 PM
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Game seems much longer than that based on the two hours I've played. I've only got like 18% map completion in that time and I feel like I'm going at a reasonable pace. I could practically guarantee you wouldn't even come close to finishing the game in 5 hours on your first run.
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wolfy42
06/21/19 6:38:16 PM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
Game seems much longer than that based on the two hours I've played. I've only got like 18% map completion in that time and I feel like I'm going at a reasonable pace.


Yeah, I'm not a complitionist but I usually take more time then the average to finish games, I just don't care about 100% ing them.

If you can 100% everything in 6 hours though, yeah, probably won't last me much more then 4 hours. You being at 18% at 2 hours could mean your halfway through, and 50% of the game is optional.

I'll probably hit a good 80% of it so that would still mean a good 8 hours...which isn't horrid for $30..as long as it's a fun 8 hours:)

Problem is I have so many games that are 40+ (and many 100+) that are considered VERY fun, that I already have in my backlog. I have tons of metroidvania like games as well I have not finished or played a ton.

Sundered, Hallow Knight, Shovel Knight, Oni and the blind forest, Owl boy etc etc...it's a long list (at least twice that many left to play) that buying more unless it's insanely good doesn't make sense. They added more to Dead Cells which I have already played well over 100 hours of as well, and I barely touched the new content.

And that is just on my computer/steam, not even touching my wii/wii U/Ps4/3ds etc systems.
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Pus_N_Pecans
06/21/19 6:42:03 PM
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I honestly don't think it's worth $40 myself, (I was a backer on KS) but even without 100%ing it, it seems like it's at least 10 hours. I've only fought 3 bosses so far. Hollow Knight is much, much better if that's indeed on your list.
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The_tall_midget
06/21/19 7:15:54 PM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
Game seems much longer than that based on the two hours I've played. I've only got like 18% map completion in that time and I feel like I'm going at a reasonable pace. I could practically guarantee you wouldn't even come close to finishing the game in 5 hours on your first run.


2 hours 18% is pretty slow. Not insulting you or anything, but it is a slow pace.
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NightMareBunny
06/21/19 8:00:33 PM
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The_tall_midget posted...
Speed run: 2-3 hours I'd say.

100% map coverage and bosses only: About 6-8 hours.

100% everything (map, bosses, crafting, bestiary, etc.) : About 12-15 hours.

Not counting the aforementioned replay value.

Being very conservative with those numbers.


eh doesn't sound very impressive
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The_tall_midget
06/21/19 8:12:41 PM
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NightMareBunny posted...
The_tall_midget posted...
Speed run: 2-3 hours I'd say.

100% map coverage and bosses only: About 6-8 hours.

100% everything (map, bosses, crafting, bestiary, etc.) : About 12-15 hours.

Not counting the aforementioned replay value.

Being very conservative with those numbers.


eh doesn't sound very impressive


Meh. in retrospect, those times might be a little too quick. A full clear with all items, bestiary, etc. would probably be closer to 20 hours.
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NightMareBunny
06/22/19 7:04:58 AM
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even so it doesn't sound like there's much to offer right now

not to say it doesn't look like a good game because it does but when i could get CTR Nitro Fueled for the same price and play endlessly against other people(as you do with kart racers)

it's kinda eh to imagine paying the same amount for a game I'd beat in no time and then just put on a shelf
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Mead
06/22/19 7:08:24 AM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
I honestly don't think it's worth $40 myself, (I was a backer on KS) but even without 100%ing it, it seems like it's at least 10 hours. I've only fought 3 bosses so far. Hollow Knight is much, much better if that's indeed on your list.


Is Hollow Knight a metroidvania? For some reason I thought it was more of a megaman type game like Shovel Knight
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BeerOnTap
06/22/19 7:11:02 AM
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KeijiMaedaTiger posted...
Man I wish i could afford it right now, but nooo I had to preorder borderlands 3 before bloodstained had a release date.


You preordered and already paid full price for a game? Where?
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Pus_N_Pecans
06/22/19 7:50:32 AM
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Mead posted...
Is Hollow Knight a metroidvania?

Very much yes. It's also crazy long. I put in like 25-30 hours and I didn't even do everything there was to do in it.
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Mead
06/22/19 7:55:17 AM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
Mead posted...
Is Hollow Knight a metroidvania?

Very much yes. It's also crazy long. I put in like 25-30 hours and I didn't even do everything there was to do in it.


Dang Im gonna buy it
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Pus_N_Pecans
06/22/19 8:09:57 AM
#37:


Mead posted...
Dang Im gonna buy it

It takes a bit before it really picks up, but when it does, it's easily a top 5 all timer as far as Metroidvanias go.
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DeaconsPony
06/22/19 8:27:29 AM
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Yeah Hollow Knight is one of the best games to come out in the past few years IMO. I can't wait to play Bloodstained though. I love Aria of Sorrow. Gotta wait for Tuesday for it to come out on Switch
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Mad_Max
06/22/19 8:32:08 AM
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Yeah Mead hollow knight is rad. Def check it out
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KeijiMaedaTiger
06/22/19 8:40:44 AM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
Mead posted...
Is Hollow Knight a metroidvania?

Very much yes. It's also crazy long. I put in like 25-30 hours and I didn't even do everything there was to do in it.


Psn. But it's cool I'm grabbing bloodstained today.
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dioxxys
06/22/19 11:36:04 AM
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Apparently there's supposed to be 13 free dlcs for bloodstained, however 10 of them are smaller features such as co op, boss rush, rouge like mode. Hoping that the extra three are expansions.
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dioxxys
06/22/19 11:40:40 AM
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Oh yeah as far as Metroidvanias go hollow Knight is top tier.

If you like retro Castlevania then definitely try Odallus: the dark call. It's uses retro graphics but it's highly stylized and has nice color. The gameplay and mechanics are modern which is great for the game. It also has one of my favorite boss battles in all of video game history (alongside Mr. Freeze Arkham City)
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wolfy42
06/22/19 12:18:00 PM
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I keep playing hallow knight and then get side track before finishing it. I hear part 2 is coming out soon as well. Hasn't been that long since the last time I played it, and I got pretty far, so I should go back and finish it.

It is quite good:)
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JanwayDaahl
06/22/19 11:32:06 PM
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...
Mead posted...
Dang Im gonna buy it

It takes a bit before it really picks up, but when it does, it's easily a top 5 all timer as far as Metroidvanias go.


It's definitely tied with #1 for me along with SoTN.
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ReggieTheReckless
06/23/19 10:00:20 PM
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Oh wow it is fun! I can't say much because I only played it for 20min, but I'm playing the ps4 game and it feels straight like a gba castlevania or something

10/10 first impression
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KeijiMaedaTiger
06/23/19 10:15:45 PM
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I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Though I do wish I opted for the hard mode code out of the gate.

That was always the trouble with iga Castlevanias. You had to impose item restrictions on yourself to increase the difficulty.

Having a difficulty select is a great feature.
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DeaconsPony
06/24/19 7:57:44 PM
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I took everybody's advice and started on Hard mode. The code came early for Switch so I'm playing it now. I think I'm gonna love this game
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DeaconsPony
06/24/19 8:15:52 PM
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I might start over. I can't get past the beginning part on the boat on Hard mode.
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The_tall_midget
06/24/19 8:26:10 PM
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Well that escalated quickly.
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DeaconsPony
06/24/19 8:39:35 PM
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Hard mode is way way harder than normal. I died like ten times to the beginning and had to keep watching the conversation with johannes. I still had fun dying though so I don't think it contradicts with loving the game lol
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ReggieTheReckless
06/24/19 8:44:24 PM
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Does hard mode unlock normally when you beat it at least? I hope it's not special code only
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