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[News] FromSoftware rejected 10+ offers for a Bloodborne remake, sequel, or spinoff
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I hadn't considered a prequel. But too much explaining of how the original game began could bring down the air of mystique, somewhat. I like the setting as a striking melodrama with layers of vibes obfuscating a body of quizzical lore, which is basically From's house style at this point.
Aside from the lore and the gameplay that make Bloodborne worth revisiting, the fascination for me is how intricately the first game subverted the hero myth at almost every step (did you ever watch that OTH vid?) It left a big impression on me.
I would love for any sequel to have the same profundity of darkness. If they were right about all that subtext being intentional, then to me that means any worthwhile successor is going to be an intellectually heavy lift, more than anything else.
I share this sentiment, and I'm so glad they've been so protective with the IP ( and that the suits at sony have respected it) since anything added could definitely substract from the original.
I just experienced this with DS3,
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I'm playing for the first time right now, just reached Anor Londo and... I'm pissed. :/ it feels so cheap, forcibly tacked on, and worst of all: the area is painfully uninteresting. In short, I hate it. Why have it at all???Surely the lore could have been handled in a multitude of ways, but they prioritized nostalgia bait.
But I trust FS to not make this mistake again, and if they ever do decide to release more Bloodborne I'll be there day one, but I'm also fine, and understand if they don't.
I'm stuck in an odd position with DS3. It was the Souls game where everything clicked for me, and I was able to go back and beat DS1 afterwards. It's the From game I'm probably the least critical of, even though I can never really argue with its critics. For any flaws real or imagined, it's the Souls game that made me a lifelong fan of the genre.
That said, FromSoft seems like their clarity and execution with regard to their creative aims improve with every new release, more often than not; I'm always intrigued, even when it's not for me.
I get it. other than what I mentioned I've been having a great time with the game. Wording was harsh but it's the first time I've felt let down by a choice made by the studio.
In any case, all these news have been reasuring that if anything comes, it will be quality. :)
Absolutely agree. It's something I'd want as a fan of the game, just to have to more to experience and play, but I'm not sure if it'd damage the reputation of the game in the long run for the same reasons you mention. It's purposefully vague and leaves lots of room for interpretation and that's what makes the game great.
I'll have a watch, thanks! Feel free to write a comment in the pinned post where users can suggest videos to watch. I'll add it to the post. The goal is to have a big list of videos to watch about soulslikes. :)
Absolutely.
Done & done!